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The Latest from the NFL conference championship games Sunday. (All times EST)
3:07 p.m.
Even before the AFC championship game started, Patriots coach Bill Belichick made a statement by taking the ball first.
The Patriots won the coin flip and wanted to receive. Typically, teams defer to the second half.
The game is underway in Denver, with the opening kick a touchback. The referee is Ed Hochuli.
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2:42 p.m.
To make sure his hands stay nice and toasty on this sunny, 46-degree day, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is wearing gloves for the AFC title game against New England.
Fellow QB Tom Brady is opting to go with a glove only on his left hand.
The temperature is expected to be in the mid- to upper-40s most of the afternoon. There’s a chance of rain later in the evening, but the game should be over by then and one of these teams will be on their way to the Super Bowl.
