Jaleel McLaughlin AFC Championship Preview vs. the Patriots

Jaleel McLaughlin has a tough matchup when his Denver Broncos meet the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game (Sunday, 3 p.m. ET). The Patriots gave up 101.7 rushing yards per game during the regular season, sixth-best in the league.

McLaughlin has collected 187 rushing yards on 37 carries (23.4 ypg). He has one rushing touchdown. McLaughlin also posts 3.4 receiving yards per game, catching four passes for 27 yards.

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McLaughlin vs. the Patriots

• McLaughlin vs the Patriots (since 2021): No games
• The Patriots have given up 100 or more yards to four opposing rushers during the 2025 season.
• New England has allowed nine opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• Just two opposing rushers have scored two or more TDs on the ground against the Patriots this season.
• The 101.7 rushing yards per game allowed by the Patriots defense makes them the NFL's sixth-ranked run defense.
• So far this year, the Patriots have allowed 11 passing TDs to opponents, averaging 0.6 per game. That ranks fourth in NFL play.

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McLaughlin Rushing Insights

• McLaughlin hit the over on his rushing yards total set by oddsmakers in five of his seven opportunities this season (71.4%).
• The Broncos, who are 14th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 57.3% of the time while running 42.7%.
• He has carried the ball in 37 of his team's 456 total rushing attempts this season (8.1%).
• McLaughlin has one rushing touchdown this season in eight games played.
• He has scored one of his team's 43 offensive touchdowns this season (2.3%).
• He has five carries in the red zone (6.9% of his team's 72 red zone rushes).

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McLaughlin's Recent Performance