Since 2000, the AFC Championship has been the proving ground for some of the most defining quarterbacks in NFL history. From dynastic runs to surprise breakthroughs, these games have often shaped eras and legacies in real time.

The Denver Broncos have acted quickly following their defeat to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. They have now made a major coaching decision that underlines how high expectations remain inside the organisation.

It's a pair of heavyweight battles with the highest of stakes, and Bleacher Report NFL analysts Gary Davenport , Kris Knox , Maurice Moton and Brent Sobleski have the biggest takeaways, winners and losers from the AFC and NFC Championship games.

The Patriots beat the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday to earn a trip back to the Super Bowl for the first time since Tom Brady left. New England

During his weekly appearance on Boston's WEEI-FM, Maye addressed the state of his shoulder in response to online speculation that he was injured during New England's 10-7 AFC championship game victory over Denver.

Mark Schlereth faulted Broncos coach Sean Payton for not taking a field goal in the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss was spotted consoling his brother, Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss, after the AFC title game.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stopped by WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Tuesday morning after the team made its return from Denver following the AFC Championship game win over the weekend. Boston closes in on 20 inches of snow. These areas have racked up the most snow across Mass. and R.I.