Patriots Favored by 4.5 Points Against Broncos in AFC Championship
The AFC Championship Game is set to feature the New England Patriots as they face the Denver Broncos. The Patriots enter this matchup as 4.5-point favorites, according to the latest point spread. This line adjustment comes in light of a significant injury to the Broncos’ starting quarterback, Bo Nix.
Injury Impact on Broncos
Bo Nix has been ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs due to his injury. As a result, Jarrett Stidham will take over at quarterback for the Broncos. This change has notably influenced the betting odds, shifting from the Broncos being previously favored to now being underdogs.
Previous Betting Analysis
Before this weekend’s developments, the Broncos were originally projected as one-point favorites over the Patriots. This was based on the assumption that Nix would be healthy enough to start in the AFC Championship Game.
Game Betting Overview
- Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos
- Location: Denver
- Point Spread: Patriots favored by 4.5 points
- Over/Under: 41.5 points
The Patriots’ status as favorites reflects their strong performance this season, combined with the uncertainty surrounding the Broncos’ quarterback situation. As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike will be closely monitoring any further developments that may affect this high-stakes matchup.
