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Christian Gonzalez #0 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass from Jarrett Stidham #8 of the Denver Broncos (not pictured) intended for Marvin Mims Jr. #19 during the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

Christian Gonzalez's interception of ex-Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham helped cap New England's victory in snowy Denver. Photo: Justin Edmonds/Getty Images

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