Broncos QB Bo Nix suffers broken ankle in win over Bills, will miss rest of season

Broncos QB Bo Nix suffers broken ankle in win over Bills, will miss rest of season

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix sustained a broken ankle during the team's 33-30 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed that Nix's injury occurred on the second-to-last play of the game. As a result, Nix will miss the remainder of the postseason and is scheduled to undergo surgery this week. Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham is set to start in the AFC Championship Game next Sunday.

Originally by Jeremy Bergmanon January 18, 2026
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