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who will denver play

Denver’s next game is the AFC Championship, and they will play either the Houston Texans or the New England Patriots; the exact opponent depends on the result of the Texans–Patriots playoff game.

Quick Scoop: Who will Denver play?

Right now, Denver has already advanced to the AFC Championship after beating the Buffalo Bills 33–30 in overtime in the Divisional Round.

Because they are the No. 1 seed in the AFC, that game will be played at home in Denver (Empower Field at Mile High) on Sunday, January 25.

Current opponent situation

  • The Broncos’ opponent will be the winner of the Texans vs. Patriots Divisional Round matchup.
  • That Texans–Patriots game is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, in the afternoon TV window.

So, until that game is finished, the only accurate answer is:

Denver will host the AFC Championship against the winner of Texans vs. Patriots.

If you’re tracking “who will Denver play”

  • If the Patriots win: Denver plays the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship in Denver.
  • If the Texans win: Denver plays the Houston Texans in the AFC Championship in Denver.

You can check the live result of Texans–Patriots; once that final is in, you’ll know exactly who Denver will face on January 25.

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