Overview
- New England beat Denver 10-7 on Sunday to clinch the AFC Championship.
- The team landed at T.F. Green Airport in Providence and took buses to Gillette Stadium to greet waiting supporters.
- Fans turned out in cold, snowy conditions, with a local report noting a power outage in Foxborough.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel urged brief celebration then told players the bus leaves at 8 a.m. as preparations resume.
- The Super Bowl against Seattle is scheduled for Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.