Christian Barmore easily beat first-team All-Pro Quinn Meinerz for a sack, helping the Patriots defense dominate Denver's top-ranked offensive line in the AFC Championship

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked on Thursday if there will be any limitations for Christian Barmore on Sunday.

Christian Barmore is good to go for Sunday's game, but his recent issues with blood clots will require close monitoring in Denver.

Christian Barmore played every game this season after being shut down in December 2024 due to lung blood clots.

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore missed most of the 2024 season because of blood clots, which is a concern as the team heads to Denver for the AFC Championship Game: At high altitude, blood clots are more common.

The New England Patriots will face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game in Denver on Sunday. Denver has a unique home-field advantage thanks to the higher altitude and the adjustment it requires for visiting teams.

Barmore is the second Patriots player accused of violence against a woman in as many days. On Dec. 30, wide receiver Stefon Diggs was charged with felony strangulation and assault of a former female employee stemming from a Dec. 2 incident at his home.

How the Patriots’ front seven had Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham seeing ghosts in their AFC Championship Game win.

The New England Patriots and New York Jets got into a fight at the end of the first half of the Week 17 game on Sunday.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore powers his way into the backfield to sack Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham for an 8-yard loss.