A look at all the ways to watch and listen to this week's AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Along with activating Hollins, the Patriots elevated RB D'Ernest Johnson and DT Leonard Taylor III from the practice squad for Sunday's playoff game vs. the Broncos. 

The Patriots announced that WR Mack Hollins has been activated to the 53-man roster from injured reserve. In addition, the Patriots placed DT Eric Gregory on injured reserve and elevated RB D'Ernest Johnson and DE Leonard Taylor III to the active roster from the practice squad.

The New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos announce the following player injuries and game statuses.

As the New England Patriots travel to Denver for the AFC Championship, it will make for the first time linebacker Christian Elliss shares a field with his little brother, Jonah, a linebacker for the Broncos. Elliss is excited for the opportunity, but their mother Rebecca knows she'll be a nervous wreck.

Davis III cleared concussion protocol and is good to go for Sunday's playoff game vs. the Broncos. 

The Patriots announced that DE Darrell Taylor has been released from the practice squad. 

New England quarterback Drake Maye, who helped lead the Patriots to 14 victories and paced the NFL in several passing categories, is the 2025 NFL Most Improved Player of the Year.

Experts share their picks for the Patriots AFC Championship matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Read the full transcript from Drake Maye's press conference on Friday, January 23, 2026. 

Read the full transcript from Head Coach Mike Vrabel's press conference on Friday, January 23, 2026. 

Mike Vrabel, who led the New England Patriots to a tie for the best record in the NFL, is the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA).