New England’s narrow 10–7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game sent the Patriots back to the sport’s biggest stage — and among those celebrating was Cardi B.
Speaking shortly after the game, the Grammy Award-winning artist didn’t hide her enthusiasm about what the victory means for the franchise and its fans. The moment quickly made waves across a major sports entertainment website, where Cardi B’s reaction added a pop-culture lens to the Patriots’ Super Bowl run.
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“I feel so excited, Pats Nation!” Cardi B said while reacting to the win. She also confirmed she plans to attend the Super Bowl, adding another celebrity presence to the league’s marquee event.
The Patriots’ defense-led victory over Denver punched their ticket to Super Bowl LX, which will be played on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California. New England will face the winner of the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks.
While the team result was the headline, Cardi B made it clear that one individual performance stood out to her above the rest. She singled out Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, praising his perseverance and dedication after a long road back to the field.
“I’m so proud of him. I hope he’s proud of himself,” she said. “He came back from an ACL injury. That man worked hard every single day.”
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Diggs, an 11-year NFL veteran, is set to play in his first Super Bowl appearance. After years of postseason runs that fell short of the final game, the veteran receiver’s return from injury has become a key storyline in New England’s playoff push this season.
