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Denver practice squad wide receiver Elijah Moore hasn’t played in a game for the Broncos yet. But he has already helped the Broncos get to the AFC Championship Game. And he might get on the field in that game on Sunday.

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Jarrett Stidham usually high-fives Bo Nix at practice. This is how he handled it with Nix not present.

Will the Patriots beat the Broncos in the NFL playoffs? AFC championship game picks, predictions reveal why they are taking New England over Denver.