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Sean Payton prepares Broncos for AFC Championship Game against Patriots

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Sean Payton prepares Broncos for AFC Championship Game against Patriots

Summary

Sean Payton is leading the Denver Broncos in their preparation for the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks observing Payton and the team's strategies. The championship matchup is set for later this month, as both teams aim for a Super Bowl berth. The Broncos' playoff run has drawn significant attention given the team's previous performance this season.

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Key Details

•Broncos face Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.
•Sean Payton's coaching methods were observed over two weeks.
•Game scheduled for later this month.
•Broncos seek redemption after earlier season struggles.

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11:38 AMESPN — Inside the Broncos' playoff run: Fifteen days with Sean Payton

What they're saying

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Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks with NFL football coach Sean Payton ahead of the Denver Broncos-New England Patriots AFC Championship Game.
— ESPNby Seth Wickersham

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