Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos lost to the New England Patriots, 10-7, in the AFC Championship, preventing him from becoming the first coach to win a Super Bowl with two franchises. Payton faced criticism for opting to go for it on 4th-and-1 instead of kicking a field goal, a decision he later regretted. The game was affected by blizzard-like conditions, limiting offensive play-calling. Payton acknowledged the team’s struggles, particularly with dropped passes, as they finished second in the NFL with 43 drops this season.
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