Final · Kickoff
2015 Postseason · Conference championship · Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 20–18 at home at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in the AFC Championship Game of the 2015 playoffs on January 24, 2016. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The Patriots went 12–4 in the regular season and the Broncos went 12–4. The Broncos had already beaten the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Divisional round. The Broncos went on to win Super Bowl 50, beating the Carolina Panthers 24–10. The loss ended the Patriots’ season.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 30–24 on November 29, 2015. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 16–3 on December 18, 2016.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 9–9 after meeting No. 18 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
