New England Patriots players believe Drake Maye can lead them to glory. The 23-year-old quarterback has taken massive strides as an MVP finalist in his second season. Maye can steer New England back to the Super Bowl with an AFC Championship Game win over the Denver Broncos this Sunday.

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Sean Payton apparently knows something the bookies don’t. His Denver Broncos are 5.5-point underdogs going into Sunday’s AFC Championship Game — a record spread for a home team.

Vrabel said veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins would not be activated Wednesday from injured reserve, but cornerback Carlton Davis was on the field in a non-contact jersey as he makes his way through concussion protocol. Vrabel provided only brief health updates on Hollins and Davis.

The Bills fell short once again this season of reaching their ultimate goal in an AFC Division game loss to the Broncos. Owner Terry Pegula blamed a "bad call" for the shortcoming.