Quarterback Josh Allen endured more play-off heartache as Denver Broncos beat Buffalo Bills in overtime to move within one win of the Super Bowl.
Having secured the AFC’s top seed, Denver had home advantage and led 23-10 during the third quarter, before the Bills twice came from behind to make the final score 30-30.
Allen had the chance to clinch victory in overtime, but the Broncos claimed an interception before kicking a field goal to win 33-30.
That means that despite last week’s victory at Jacksonville Jaguars making it six straight seasons with a Buffalo play-off win, the NFL’s reigning Most Valuable Player is still to reach the sport’s biggest game.
The Broncos, however, have claimed their first play-off success since winning the Super Bowl for the third time in February 2016.
That game took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, which will also stage this year’s edition, Super Bowl 60, on Sunday, 8 February.
Now, Denver can look forward to the AFC Conference Championship game next weekend against the winners of Houston Texans at New England Patriots on Sunday (20:00 GMT).
More to follow.
