Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots punched their ticket to Super Bowl LX with a gritty 10-7 victory over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s AFC Championship game.
The win sets up a massive celebration for Diggs’ girlfriend, Cardi B, who’s become the Patriots’ most vocal celebrity supporter this season. Diggs caught five passes for 17 yards in the low-scoring affair, but his team’s ground game and defensive pressure proved enough to secure the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance since 2018. Denver quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw for 133 yards and one touchdown but also tossed a crucial interception to Christian Gonzalez. The Patriots capitalized on Denver’s mistakes while limiting the Broncos to just 79 rushing yards on 24 carries.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye managed the game effectively despite completing only 10 of 21 passes for 86 yards. His 28-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter provided the game’s decisive score after Denver had taken an early 7-0 lead. The Grammy winner’s transformation into a football fan represents a complete lifestyle change. Before meeting Diggs, Cardi B showed little interest in the NFL. Now she’s learning terminology, celebrating first downs, and understanding defensive schemes.
The victory sends the Patriots to Super Bowl LX, where they’ll face the Seattle Seahawks. The game will be played on February 8, 2026, in San Francisco.