New England Patriots

The Denver Broncos have signed free agent Marquice Cole to replace injured cornerback Chris Harris Jr.

It will be the Denver Broncos hosting the New England Patriots in the AFC title game next Sunday before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seahawks in Seattle for the NFC crown. The Broncos advanced by holding off a late San Diego rally after the Niners came back to beat the Panthers in Carolina.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 31-yard field goal for New England after a misplayed punt return by Denver, lifting the Patriots to a 34-31 overtime victory over the Broncos on Sunday night.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Wes Welker returned to practice Thursday for the first time since leaving Sunday's game against Kansas City with a concussion.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have six MVP awards between them in the regular season. They have three more in the Super Bowl.

NEW YORK (AP) — No surprise: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are staying on Sunday night.