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Patriots vs. Broncos final score, results: New England survives Mile High blizzard to reclaim AFC throne
Neither team could get much going on offense, but it was Maye and Mike Vrabel's squad who did enough to send New England to Super Bowl LX.
Even the NFL playoffs weren't exempt from the extreme winter weather that battered much of the U.S. this past weekend. As the Patriots and Broncos started the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship, the conditions in Denver deteriorated rapidly.
The snow is part of a reinforcing shot of cold air blasting through Denver. Snowfall will continue for the remainder of the game, with totals of up to 4 inches possible. The snow is very light and fluffy, allowing it to blow around easily and reduce visibility at times.
New England is tied with Pittsburgh for the most Super Bowl wins, while Tom Brady's five Super Bowl MVPs puts him in a class by himself