Denver Broncos Quarterback Bo Nix Out for Remainder of NFL Playoffs Due to Ankle Injury

Following a Divisional Round victory over the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been ruled out for the rest of the NFL playoffs after sustaining a broken ankle. The Broncos secured a 33-30 win in overtime, advancing to the AFC Championship Game, where they will face either the New England Patriots or the Houston Texans without their second-year quarterback. Coach Sean Payton announced that backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start in Nix's place next weekend. Nix suffered the injury on the second-to-last play in overtime, and despite the setback, the team remains optimistic about their chances. 'Stiddy's ready to go,' Payton said, expressing confidence in his backup quarterback's ability to lead the team. Nix completed 26 of 46 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns in the win, eliminating Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills from the playoffs. The injury occurred on a quarterback keeper play where Nix lost two yards and was tackled by Cole Bishop. The Broncos will now rely on Stidham, a seventh-year veteran, to guide them through the AFC Championship Game. Nix, the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had been instrumental in the Broncos' success, leading the team to their first playoff berth in a decade during his rookie campaign and helping them clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC in 2025.