Broncos QB Bo Nix Breaks Ankle in Overtime Win, Out for AFC Championship

Denver Broncos will be down a quarterback during the AFC Championship game after Bo Nix broke his ankle in their overtime win over the Buffalo Bills.

Head coach Sean Payton made the announcement during the post-game press conference on Sunday, revealing that the injury occurred during the second-to-last play of the game.

Bo Nix is done. Ankle surgery slated. Postseason is over. pic.twitter.com/BnmVf9246h

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 18, 2026

"Stiddy’s ready to go," Payton said, referring to Jarrett Stidham.