Denver’s Running Game Is the Biggest Factor in the AFC Championship

January 20, 2016   ·   Joseph Anderson   ·   Jump to comments


And then there were four. That's right, just four teams remain in contention for the Super Bowl, and you better believe it's going to be fun when we get started on Sunday.
As much of a bummer as it is that football fans have only two games to enjoy instead of four, conference championship weekend typically brings some of the most competitive and entertaining games of the season.
While the headline matchup of New England's trip to Denver is obviously Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning, how each team's role players perform could ultimately decide which team represents the AFC in Super Bowl 50.
In particular, the team that's able to establish any semblance of a running game could hold an edge throughout Sunday's game. So which team holds an edge in the rushing attack?
When New England visited Denver in November, the Broncos rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns en route to a 30-24 overtime victory.
Sure, the Patriots were banged up that day and lost Rob Gro...

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