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Denver Broncos Season Ends in Heartbreak: Coach Payton Faces Backlash for Risky Call The Denver Broncos season concluded in a bitter defeat during the AFC Championship game, losing to the New England Patriots by a narrow margin of ten to seven. Head coach Sean Payton is under fire for a controversial call early in the second quarter, which many believe shifted the games momentum. With a seven-point lead, Payton opted for a risky rollout pass on fourth and one from the Patriots fourteen-yard line instead of kicking a field goal. The play resulted in a turnover on downs, and New England capitalized, scoring ten unanswered points. Fans and critics alike have been vocal about their disapproval, with some even calling for Paytons job. Despite the criticism, Payton stood by his decision, stating that he felt good about being aggressive to push for a fourteen-point lead. The game turned into a grueling trench battle in the second half, with heavy snow making visibility difficult. The Broncos, who had an impressive fourteen-three record and the top seed, found themselves on the losing end of a winnable game, as the Patriots advanced to Super Bowl sixty.