Denver's Fate Without Nix: Unexpected Twist or Inevitable Downfall?

I really don’t want to rant here, but I also need to mention that I really don’t want to see the Patriots successful. I’m happy that Mike Vrabel has improved the team – it is a good story. I think Drake Maye looks like a competent quarterback. The Patriots defense has been amazing. Maybe I just want some new blood in the Super Bowl. Both of these teams have had relatively recent success. But, I also should acknowledge that I would’ve been fine seeing the Chiefs again, so maybe it is a bias against the Patriots. I guess I can’t really explain it. In any case, the Patriots are one game away, and they were the beneficiaries of an unlucky situation for their opponent. Bo Nix broke his ankle on one of the last plays of the game against the Bills. That means that the Patriots defense which just forced CJ Stroud into four interceptions, gets to play a backup quarterback. Before you think this is going to be a cakewalk, keep in mind that the Broncos defense is truly elite, and Maye has been fine, but not quite elite in the postseason so far. He has only completed about 59% of passes, is averaging just 223.5 yards per game, and has four touchdowns and two interceptions.