San Francisco 49ers legendary QB John Brodie, a franchise Hall of Famer and 1970 NFL MVP award winner, died on Friday at the age of 90.  NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down three must-know storylines for when the New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.

All eyes are on Sam Darnold after he popped up on the injury report Thursday with an oblique injury. Darnold has said he's confident he'll be able to play through it, but he is officially listed as questionable. If he's unable to go, backup Drew Lock would be thrust into the starting role for this playoff matchup.

New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane was a full participant in practice on Thursday as he's been dealing with an ankle injury. OT/TE Thayer Munford Jr. was a non-participant in practice on Thursday. Center Garrett Bradbury and tackle Vederian Lowe were both out due to illness.

Broncos cannot sign Tom Brady after Bo Nix’s season-ending injury due to NFL rules and Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders.

Jarrett Stidham will start for Denver in place of Bo Nix in the AFC Championship Game

Kyle Brandt believes Sean Payton’s post-game comments following Bo Nix’s season-ending injury could become one of the defining moments in NFL history. The Denver Broncos head coach went viral after calmly backing Jarrett Stidham as his new starting quarterback,

The Broncos are on the verge of getting a key starter back.

A few of the remaining playoff teams face major injuries ahead of the divisional round

The Tennessee corner has a blend of traits and production that stand out. But he must overcome injuries and a rapidly changing NFL.

The Seattle Seahawks are dealing with multiple injuries at offensive tackle ahead of the NFC Championship Game.