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New England Patriots

National Football League franchise in Foxborough, Massachusetts

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Jan 18, 2026
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When was the last time a backup QB played in the Super Bowl

The most recent instance widely reported of a true backup quarterback—one who did not begin the season as the team’s starter—playing and winning the Super Bowl was Nick Foles, who took over for the in...

Nov 26, 2025
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What tiebreakers would decide the AFC No. 1 seed between the Broncos and Patriots if they finish with identical records?

If the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots finish with identical overall records for the AFC’s best mark, the NFL’s two-club tiebreaker sequence would be applied in order: head-to-head result, con...

Dec 1, 2025
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How would head-to-head results between the Broncos and Patriots affect AFC No. 1 seed tiebreaking?

If the Broncos and Patriots finish with identical records atop the AFC, the NFL’s tiebreaker sequence will first check head‑to‑head (not applicable because they did not play), then conference record (...

Nov 25, 2025

If the Broncos and Patriots both will all their remaining games, who will be the number one seed in the AFC?

If both the Denver Broncos (9-2) and New England Patriots (10-2) win all remaining regular-season games from the Week 12 vantage in the provided reporting, New England would finish with a better overa...

Dec 2, 2025

How would strength of victory and strength of schedule affect broncos vs patriots tiebreak for top seed?

If Denver and New England finish tied for the AFC’s top seed, the NFL applies conference record first (both teams are 6-2 in AFC play as of recent reports), then record vs. common opponents (Broncos l...

Jan 19, 2026

Which backup quarterbacks have started and won the Super Bowl, and in which years?

A short, verifiable list shows that a small group of NFL quarterbacks who began seasons as backups — or were on the bench earlier in their careers — went on to start and win a Super Bowl: Roger Stauba...

Jan 25, 2026

I get that Jarrett Stidham is the backup QB for the Broncos, but I feel that the sports media has been excessively shitting on him as the broncos prepare for the AFC championship.

ahead of the is real but uneven: some outlets amplify doubts about his lack of recent game reps and starter pedigree, while others stress endorsements from coaches, teammates and meaningful preseason ...

Dec 5, 2025

Would a head-to-head split (1-1) between broncos and patriots defer to division or conference tiebreakers?

If the Broncos and Patriots finish the regular season tied in overall record, the NFL’s two‑club tiebreaker sequence starts with head‑to‑head, then conference record, then record versus common opponen...

Jan 26, 2026

How can fans secure in-person tickets or credentials for Super Bowl alternative events in 2026?

week in the Bay Area offers many in-person alternatives to game-day seats — from free fan zones to paid hospitality packages and official experiences — and fans should pursue verified public ticket sa...

Dec 21, 2025

Which NFL offenses have most effectively used slot-heavy game plans, and what personnel choices enabled that success?

Slot-heavy game plans — schemes that seed the middle of the formation with route-running, intermediate threats or a flexible tight end — have been a decisive lever for modern NFL offences when paired ...