The Latest from the NFL conference championship games Sunday. (All times EST)
5:49 p.m.
BRONCOS 20, PATRIOTS 12
Brandon McManus connected from 31 yards and the Broncos extended their lead to 20-12 over New England early in the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game.
The Broncos had first-and-goal at the 10, but couldn't punch it in. McManus hit from 52 yards just before halftime.
There's about nine minutes left in the fourth quarter.
— Pat Graham reporting from Denver.
5:40 p.m.
Peyton Manning is 15 minutes away from going to his fourth Super Bowl.