10 - 7

(Jan 25, 2026 · Week 21)

If a disruptive defensive lineman can’t announce his presence through a sack, then it’s likely that the next best thing is exactly what New England’s Milton Williams did during the AFC Title Game on Jan. 25, 2026. Ambitious in his pass rush during an early-game 4th & 1, Williams put enough of a burden on Denver’s quarterback to force an errant, rushed throw, and ultimately, a turnover on downs at the Patriots’ 14-yard line. Score-saving plays of that type proved paramount in what became a 10-7 win over the Broncos; in a box score that didn’t completely do Williams justice, he closed with two QB hits over 42 defensive snaps.

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