"There are parallels”: Sean Payton compares Broncos’ rise to Patriots as Denver closes in on first Super Bowl return in a decade

Ten years after their last Super Bowl run, the Broncos are one win away from getting back, with the Patriots standing in their way in the AFC Championship. Both teams finished 14-3 and arrive with championship experience on the sidelines. Denver now looks to push through injuries and lean on its strong home playoff history against New England to reach the Super Bowl again.

Ten years after their last Super Bowl run, the Broncos are one win away from getting back, with the Patriots standing in their way in the AFC Championship. Both teams finished 14-3 and arrive with championship experience on the sidelines. Denver now looks to push through injuries and lean on its strong home playoff history against New England to reach the Super Bowl again.