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AFC title game

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Patriots beat Texans 28-16, Broncos defeat Bills 33-30 (OT) to advance to the AFC title game.

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Event Overview

The AFC title game is the championship game of the American Football Conference (AFC), one of the two conferences that make up the National Football League (NFL). The winner of the AFC title game advances to the Super Bowl to face the winner of the NFC Championship. The AFC title game is newsworthy as the participants have now been determined. Recent divisional playoff games saw the New England Patriots defeat the Houston Texans 28-16, with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throwing three touchdown passes and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud throwing four interceptions. In a separate game, the Denver Broncos advanced to the AFC title game by defeating the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime, sealed by an interception by Broncos cornerback Ja’quan McMillian. The AFC title game is significant as it determines which team will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, the ultimate prize in American professional football.
Last updated: July 5, 2026