Sean Payton’s 4th down decision cost Broncos’ points they needed in AFC Championship

In Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, points proved tough to come by. A combination of two stout defenses, Denver starting backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, Drake Maye looking to avoid turnovers at all costs, and brutal weather that swept snow and wind across the field in the second half, all contributed to a 10-7 final score in New England’s favor.

Three points left as the difference between a potential spot in Super Bowl LX, and a spot on the couch watching the game from home.

That difference brings a decision from Sean Payton from the first half into critical focus. Denver opened the scoring

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