The Denver Broncos just pulled off one of the gutsiest playoff wins in franchise history, but the celebration in the locker room was short-lived. Following a thrilling 33–30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills, head coach Sean Payton delivered a soul-crushing update: rookie sensation Bo Nix is out for the season.
The injury occurred on the second-to-last play of overtime. Despite the pain, Nix stayed in to watch Wil Lutz nail the game-winning field goal. However, the post-game diagnosis was grim. Payton confirmed Nix suffered a fractured bone in his right ankle and will undergo surgery this Tuesday.
“Not good news,” a somber Payton told reporters. “Out for the rest of the season.”
Here is #Broncos HC Sean Payton delivering one of the most stunning, jaw-dropping announcements I’ve seen in a while: Bo Nix is out for the year.
“Not good news…” https://t.co/mBkCI758lW pic.twitter.com/27190k7btB
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 18, 2026
It is a devastating blow for a Denver team that finally looked like a Super Bowl contender. Nix was the engine behind the victory, dicing up the Bills’ secondary for 279 yards and three touchdowns. He showed veteran poise late in regulation, leading a scoring drive that erased a late Buffalo lead.
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