In 21 degrees F (-6 degrees C) conditions, the Patriots white uniforms were barely visible

In 21 degrees F (-6 degrees C) conditions, the Patriots white uniforms were barely visible

Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of predecessor Tom Brady with a blizzard-hit 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos Sunday.

In a low-scoring AFC Championship game played in brutal conditions, Maye rushed for a first-half touchdown, and painstakingly drove the ball downfield after the break to set up a decisive field goal.

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