Peyton Manning thought shocking Bo Nix injury was a 'hoax'
Key Points:
- Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending broken ankle during the team's 33-30 overtime win against the Bills in the divisional round, shocking even Hall of Famer Peyton Manning who initially thought the injury news was a hoax.
- Nix, who led the Broncos impressively in the game with 279 passing yards, three touchdowns, and 29 rushing yards, will now focus on rehabilitation while backup Jarrett Stidham is set to start in the AFC Championship.
- Broncos coach Sean Payton praised Nix's toughness and compared his achievement to Patrick Mahomes, emphasizing the team's readiness to face the next challenge with Stidham stepping in.
- Jarrett Stidham, who has limited starting experience and