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Broncos Make Unfortunate Bo Nix Announcement After Win Against Bills
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Bo Nix led the Denver Broncos to an incredible 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night. Josh Allen and Co. put up a good fight in what turned out to be an instant NFL playoffs classic. In the end, however, it was Nix and Co. who prevailed to book their place in the conference championship.
Nix led the charge for the Broncos, finishing with 26-of-46 completed passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The former Oregon Ducks star also logged 12 carries for 29 yards.
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The Broncos will face either the Houston Texans or the New England Patriots for the AFC title next Sunday.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo NixChristine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Denver's high from Saturday's win was immediately compounded by misery after head coach Sean Payton's unfortunate announcement. Speaking to reporters after the game, the Broncos coach revealed that Nix had suffered a season-ending injury in the win.
The Broncos took to social media to share the news.
"HC Sean Payton announced that QB Bo Nix fractured a bone in his ankle on the second-to-last play of the game and will miss the rest of the season.
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"We got your back, 🔟. 🧡" the team posted on X.
Payton also stated that Nix is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday.
Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will now step in to replace Nix. The 29-year-old has made just one brief appearance for the Broncos this season, failing to record any counting stats. Payton said, however, that Stidham is "ready to go."
Nix's campaign has ended in heartbreak. He will now face a lengthy rehab, with the objective of getting ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
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The Broncos, the No. 1 seed in the AFC, will host the conference championship on Sunday. As of writing, the kickoff time from Empower Field at Mile High has not yet been announced.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
