Broncos' Bo Nix out for rest of playoffs with broken right ankle
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Key Points:
- Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken right ankle late in overtime during the divisional-round win over the Buffalo Bills and will undergo surgery, ending his playoff run.
- Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, with a 1-3 career starting record, is set to start in the AFC championship game next weekend.
- Nix sustained the injury on a keeper play but continued to lead the Broncos to a game-winning field goal before exiting.
- Coach Sean Payton praised Nix’s resilience and faith, noting his previous ankle injuries in high school and college.
- Nix, the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, tied an NFL record with 24 wins in his first two seasons
