The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl for the first time in seven years after they beat the Denver Broncos 10-7 in a brutal AFC Championship game.
The second half of the dogged contest was played in farcical wintery conditions, with relentless snowfall and swirling winds ensured both teams’ offenses were completely ineffective.
Andres Borregales’ field goal, which put the Patriots ahead in the third quarter, was the only scoring play in the entirety of the second half.
But Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye will not care as they now wait to see whether they will face the Seattle Seahawks or Los Angeles Rams for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in San Francisco on February 8.
More to follow.
The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl for the first time in seven years after beating Denver
Christian Gonzalez intercepts a pass from Jarrett Stidham to secure victory for New England
Relentless snowfall and swirling winds ensured both teams’ offenses were completely useless
