Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and scored New England's only touchdown in a 10-7 playoff win over the Denver Broncos. The Patriots earned their 12th Super Bowl berth, surviving frigid, snowy conditions at Empower Field.

Maye’s 6-yard keeper tied the game at halftime after New England's defense forced a key fourth-down stop. Andy Borregales' 23-yard field goal in the third quarter gave the team its first lead.

The win marks Mike Vrabel’s first conference title as head coach and lifts New England past the 49ers for most playoff victories all time. They'll face either the Rams or Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara.

Bo Nix missed the game with a broken ankle, forcing Denver to start Jarrett Stidham. Despite a strong first drive, Denver couldn’t capitalize, missing two field goals in brutal weather.