<br><div> <p data-end="539" data-start="190">The New England Patriots guaranteed their return to the Super Bowl this Sunday, beating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in an American Conference final marked by intense cold and snow, played in Denver.</p> <p data-end="909" data-start="541">In a tough match, the Patriots showed greater coolness in the decisive moments. Leonard Taylor III was in the spotlight when he blocked a field goal that could have tied the game for the Broncos in the final quarter. Shortly afterwards, Christian Gonzalez sealed the triumph with an interception.</p> <p data-end="1295" data-start="911">Drake Maye didn't shine in the numbers, but he was decisive again. The quarterback finished with 10 completed passes out of 21 attempts, adding 67 rushing yards and the only touchdown of the game.</p> <p data-end="1553" data-start="1297">This qualification marks a special moment for the Patriots, who return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019, in Tom Brady's last appearance in the NFL final. It is also the franchise's 12th trip to the decisive game, reinforcing an absolute record in the league.</p> <p data-end="2154" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1946">New England's opponent in Super Bowl LX will be decided in the National Conference final between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. The NFL's decisive game is scheduled for February 8, at Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara, California.</p> </div>