Felger & Massarotti Will the Denver Crowd Noise be an Issue for the Patriots? // Mazz’s Tiers // Patriots vs Broncos in AFC Championship - 1/22 (Hour 1)
Jan 22, 2026
The hosts dive into Sean Payton's remarks on how Denver's crowd noise could challenge the Patriots. They reminisce about past struggles in the Mile High City and discuss preparations for silent snaps. Callers weigh in with concerns and comparisons to previous Patriots teams. The discussion also touches on whether the team's success has been a matter of luck. Meanwhile, Mazz's Tiers ranks historic playoff performances by backup quarterbacks, highlighting legends like Frank Reich and Nick Foles.
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Denver Crowd Noise Is A Game Changer
- Crowd noise in Denver can flip the advantage by disrupting snap counts and timing for offenses.
- Mike Felger and Tony Massarotti stress that noise is one of Denver's clearest paths to victory.
2015 AFC Title As A Cautionary Tale
- The 2015 AFC Championship in Denver featured four false starts and four sacks that hurt the Patriots.
- Felger uses that game as a historical example of how Denver noise and pressure can derail an offense.
Practice Silent Counts Ahead Of Loud Games
- Practice silent-snap counts in clean environments so the offense can handle loud road crowds.
- Mike Vrabel said the Patriots worked on silent counts during the season to prepare for Denver.