Overview
- The Patriots beat the Texans 28-16 in snow and rain, forcing eight total turnovers to reach their first conference final since the Brady era.
- Denver edged Buffalo 33-30 in overtime, with the Bills committing five turnovers and Ja’Quan McMillian wrestling away a late interception that set up the winning drive.
- Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed Bo Nix sustained a broken ankle and will miss the rest of the playoffs, with Jarrett Stidham named the AFC Championship starter and Sam Ehlinger the backup.
- Two days after the loss, the Bills dismissed head coach Sean McDermott and elevated GM Brandon Beane to president of football operations, with owner Terry Pegula calling for a new leadership structure.
- Josh Allen, who accounted for four turnovers, said he felt he let his teammates down as Buffalo’s season ended with a fourth Divisional Round exit in five years.