The AFC Championship Game line continued to shrink entering...

David Purdum

The AFC Championship Game line continued to shrink entering the weekend. The New England Patriots, which opened as high as 6-point favorites over the host Denver Broncos, were down to as low a -3.5 on Saturday afternoon.

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Jan 24, 2026, 12:27 PM

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