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January 18, 2026
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix out for season with broken ankle in playoff win
Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.
TL;DR
- Bo Nix broke his right ankle in the Denver Broncos' divisional-round victory over Buffalo.
- Nix will require surgery and will miss the rest of the playoffs.
- Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start in Nix's place.
- The injury occurred on a running play late in overtime.
- Nix previously had broken ankles in high school and at Auburn.
- Nix tied an NFL record with two dozen wins in his first two seasons and led Denver to the AFC's top seed this season.
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