AFC Championship Preview: Jarrett Stidham stands between the Patriots and the Super Bowl
AFC Championship Preview: Jarrett Stidham stands between the Patriots and the Super Bowl  
Podcast: Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
Published On: Fri Jan 23 2026
Description: The Patriots are one win away from a trip to the Super Bowl. Tom and Phil preview the upcoming AFC Championship Game between New England and Denver, discussing Drake Maye’s approach, what to expect from Jarrett Stidham and how the environment in Denver could impact the Patriots. Plus, 9News sports reporter Mike Klis joins the podcast to share insight on the Broncos ahead of their matchup with the Pats.00:00 - Patriots’ offensive approach with Drake Maye vs. Denver 11:00 - How the Patriots plan to defend Jarrett Stidham 28:00 - Mike Klis joins to discuss the Broncos’ mood, expectations for Stidham and Denver’s view of New England WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.