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Vrabel: No Tricks Needed for AFC Championship Game

1/21/2026

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Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots head coach, prepares for the AFC Championship Game in Denver.
He believes the team does not need special altitude preparations.
In a press conference, he said, “No tricks,” adding acclimatization requires more time than they have.
Vrabel's Denver record as Titans head coach is 1-1.
The Patriots will focus on their usual game plan.

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Story summary

Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots head coach, prepares for the AFC Championship Game in Denver.
He believes the team does not need special altitude preparations.
In a press conference, he said, “No tricks,” adding acclimatization requires more time than they have.
Vrabel's Denver record as Titans head coach is 1-1.
The Patriots will focus on their usual game plan.