The rebuilds are complete. Just three seasons removed from a 5-12, last-place AFC West campaign, the Denver Broncos finished 2025 with a 14-3 record, the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, home-field advantage and an impressive victory over the Bills. As for the New England Patriots, the club rebounded from a 4-13 season behind new head coach Mike Vrabel and MVP-like play from quarterback Drake Maye to secure the second seed. And, now, they’re meeting in the 2026 AFC Championship game …under unusual