Denver, Jan 26 (EFE). - The New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 on Sunday, securing their place in a record 12th Super Bowl in a game marked by an intense snowstorm that effectively halted play in the second half. The Patriots had never previously won a playoff game in Denver. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will become the youngest starting quarterback in a Super Bowl since Dan Marino. After the initial touchdown pass, Stidham struggled to build momentum against the Patriots' staunch defense, while New England gradually generated scoring opportunities. The tie was broken with just under two minutes left in the first half, when Drake Maye scored on a short run from the red zone. The Broncos had won all four previous encounters, including the conference championship games in the 2013 and 2015 seasons. However, the storm that hit the game, which had started in excellent sunny conditions, combined with the obstacle of the Broncos playing with an inexperienced and out-of-rhythm quarterback, allowed the Patriots to change history on this Sunday. Super Bowl LX will be held on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home of the San Francisco 49ers. It will be the Patriots' 12th Super Bowl appearance—no team has played in more—and they will be seeking their seventh Vince Lombardi Trophy to surpass the Pittsburgh Steelers and become the most decorated team in history. The Patriots await their Super Bowl opponent between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, who will play in the NFC Championship game in Seattle on the same Sunday. The storm hits Denver. Jarrett Stidham faced an almost impossible task by taking the helm of the Broncos, who were one step away from the Super Bowl, two years after his last touchdown pass. Starting quarterback Bo Nix suffered a shoulder injury in the previous game and was operated on this week. Stidham's challenge was immense, with almost negligible NFL playing experience despite being in his seventh season in the league. Stidham looked very confident from the start and surprised in the Broncos' second offensive series with two outstanding plays that put Denver ahead. First with a 42-yard pass to Marvin Mims and then with a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton from the end zone. Furthermore, the Patriots' white uniforms made them practically invisible. Stidham could have become a hero in the final moments, but his 30-plus yard pass to Mims was intercepted by Christian Gonzalez, perfectly camouflaged in the snow. The article 'Patriots conquer Denver in the snow and seal their 12th Super Bowl' was first published in La Verdad Panamá.
