The Broncos are back in the AFC championship game for the 10th time (7-2 record) in franchise history. Their perfect 3-0 home record against the Patriots in postseason play will be tested Sunday in the 17th (and possibly last) matchup between quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.
A brief primer and reading guide before kickoff:
INACTIVES
Out for the Broncos: quarterback Trevor Siemian; running back Juwan Thompson; cornerbacks Lorenzo Doss and Taurean Nixon; nose tackle Darius Kilgo; and offensive linemen Sam Brenner and Robert Myers.
Out for the Patriots: offensive linemen Tre’ Jackson and LaAdrian Waddle; linebacker Jonathan Bostic; safety Tavon Wilson; receiver Chris Harper, and defensive linemen Ishmaa’ily Kitchen and Geneo Grissom.
HOW TO WATCH
Sports Authority Field, 1:05 p.m.
TV: KCNC (CBS 4): Jim Nantz, play-by-play; Phil Simms, color; Tracy Wolfson, sideline, Evan Washburn, sideline.
National radio: WestwoodOne Sports
Local radio: KOA (850 AM), The Fox (103.5 FM)
EXTRA READING
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Nicki Jhabvala: njhabvala@denverpost.com or @NickiJhabvala
