Patriots vs Broncos: Duel of Eight-Game Winning Streaks Takes Over the AFC Playoff Race
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The NFL landscape has shifted dramatically over the past several weeks, and it’s no longer just about traditional favorites or preseason predictions. Instead, two teams have emerged from grinding competition and rising expectations to dominate the league conversation: the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos. Both franchises are riding eight-game winning streaks, the longest active streaks in the NFL, and both are now positioned as legitimate threats with real potential for deep postseason runs.
These streaks have unfolded almost in parallel, creating a compelling storyline that has transformed the AFC into the most competitive battleground of the season. The question is no longer whether these teams are for real — it’s which one ...


