Christian Elliss comforted brother Jonah Elliss after Patriots-Broncos

Sunday's snowy AFC championship game in Denver saw the New England Patriots edge the Broncos in as tight a result as you could imagine. Such a close game is bound to elicit strong emotions in both directions.

Two members of the Elliss football family played in Sunday's AFC title game: Broncos outside linebacker Jonah Elliss and Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss. After Sunday's game, Christian Elliss comforted Jonah Elliss in the postgame scrum as the latter experienced the agony of such bitter defeat.

Family is obviously bigger than football, and it's very moving to see Christian Elliss take the time to be there for his brother in such a painful loss.

Brother consoling brother 🧡 @InsideTheNFLpic.twitter.com/flc1qMvg7Y— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) January 26, 2026

We love the sportsmanship and brotherly love after such a grueling battle on the gridiron.

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