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Broncos backup QB Jarrett Stidham will start AFC Championship game after Bo Nix injury

Broncos backup QB Jarrett Stidham will start AFC Championship game after Bo Nix injury

From the highest of highest to the lowest of lows. No less than an hour after helping deliver the Denver Broncos their first playoff win in a decade, Head Coach Sean Payton announced quarterback Bo Nix will be out for the rest of the season due to a broken ankle suffered in their overtime win against the Buffalo Bills.

It’s a major punch to the gut for the team and all of Broncos Country. When you factor in the loss of Nix, alongside injuries to Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin, and Alex Forsyth—the prospects of the Broncos’ offense in their AFC...

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Winners and losers from the Denver Broncos 33-30 victory over the Buffalo Bills

Winners and losers from the Denver Broncos 33-30 victory over the Buffalo Bills

WHAT A GAME!

The Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills in an instant classic. The game had multiple turnovers, was back and forth, had multiple big plays, had the refs come into play late, and in the end, the Broncos came away with the win on a game-winning field goal.

My adrenaline is high, my heart is still racing, but I am going to do my best to give you the winners and losers from that game.

The Broncos had some unlikely heroes along with some of the usual suspects, coming up big for them. They also had some loser-worthy...

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Bo Nix ankle injury updates: Broncos QB to have NFL playoffs-ending surgery

Bo Nix ankle injury updates: Broncos QB to have NFL playoffs-ending surgery

Terrible news for the Denver Broncos. Head Coach Sean Payton has announced that quarterback Bo Nix suffered a fractured ankle in overtime and will have season-ending surgery on Tuesday.

The announcement came during Payton’s postgame press conference following the Broncos’ thrilling overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. Nix will have surgery on Tuesday.

Payton said the injury occurred on the third-to-last play in overtime on a little QB keeper at around the 36-yard line. I remember that play it was the one where Nix rushed over to the center of the hash and he was shoved,...

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Instant reaction: Broncos defeat Bills in overtime thriller to keep Super Bowl dreams alive

Instant reaction: Broncos defeat Bills in overtime thriller to keep Super Bowl dreams alive

The Denver Broncos hosted the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High for the AFC’s Divisional Round Playoff matchup. It was a back-and-forth, action-packed battle. When the clock struck zero in regulation, the Broncos and Bills found themselves tied—heading to overtime to decide who would advance to the AFC Championship Game. And wouldn’t you know it—the Broncos were able to topple the Bills 33-30. Here are some instant reactions from this afternoon’s game.

Despite notching five turnovers, Broncos’ defense woefully inconsistent vs. Bills

One thing the Broncos didn’t do a lot of during the regular season was force turnovers....

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NFL Playoffs 2026: Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills Final Score AFC Divisional Round

NFL Playoffs 2026: Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills Final Score AFC Divisional Round

The Denver Broncos needed to channel the OVERDOG mentality against the Buffalo Bills in this game. It felt like all game it would come down to the final play and the winner potentially being the team that ends up in the Super Bowl. The game went back and forth all game long, but the five turnovers by the Bills would be the difference in the game.

Once again, the Broncos come up big when they need a miracle to survive. They have done it all year long and now they are in the AFC Championship Game.

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Denver Broncos live discussion: Buffalo Bills AFC Divisional Round chat

Denver Broncos live discussion: Buffalo Bills AFC Divisional Round chat

The AFC’s top seeded Denver Broncos (14-3) will host the Buffalo Bills (13-5) in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. The action around the country is centered around Josh Allen and his quest for a championship, but very little attention has been paid to the rise of these Broncos from castaway to AFC powerhouse. Can they send Allen and the Bills packing and punch their ticket to the AFC Championship Game? We certainly hope so!

Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Mile High time on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. You...

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Inactives for Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills in AFC Divisional Round

Inactives for Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills in AFC Divisional Round

The Denver Broncos elevated both wide receiver Elijah Moore and rookie tight end Caleb Lohner from the practice squad this week, but both are inactive. It appears this was more an elevation for a nice check and reward as Luca Evans noted. They will not be available to play against the Buffalo Bills here today. Everyone else on the inactives list is fairly typical each week, with a note that defensive lineman Jordan Jackson is active for this game for the second straight week. They have loaded up on the trenches for this game.

On the Bills side of things,...

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Broncos QB Bo Nix has a chance to establish himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL today

Broncos QB Bo Nix has a chance to establish himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL today

We have heard the noise ever since Bo Nix was drafted. He was doubted, called a “reach” and not a first-round pick, and was continuously doubted throughout his first two productive seasons in the NFL.

Now, in their second year under Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos sit at 14-3, the top seed in the AFC, and host their first playoff game in 10 years today. Despite this, he and the Broncos are still being doubted. They are a home underdogs to the beaten and battered Buffalo Bills, and many analysts believe the Bills will come to Mile High and dethrone...

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Former Lions OC John Morton has joined the Broncos as a consultant for the postseason

Former Lions OC John Morton has joined the Broncos as a consultant for the postseason

According to ESPN’s lead NFL insider, Adam Schefter, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton has rejoined the Denver Broncos staff as a consultant for the postseason. Morton worked with Broncos’ head coach Sean Payton with the Saints, and previously with the Broncos as their pass game coordinator.

John Morton followed Sean Payton to Denver and served as his pass game coordinator starting in 2023 through the 2024 season. Due to the success of rookie quarterback Bo Nix, Morton received some interest from around the league and was hired by the Detroit Lions to be their offensive coordinator and to...

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Ultimate Fan: Now is the time to BO-lieve

Ultimate Fan: Now is the time to BO-lieve

Here we are…divisional playoffs, revenge game at Mile High against the Bills. You literally cannot ask for a better script…well, except for choosing the ending, of course!

And here to help us survive and thrive in the excitement is DNVRNortwoods, formerly known as rupnin38! In fact, DNVRNortwoods is hitting a milestone for the UFG this season — being the first MHR member to host the UFG three times in one season!

And what a treat for you on game day because DNVR is so fired up, his energy is palpable. He was ready for the Broncos to host any opponent,...

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Broncos vs. Bills: 3 players to watch in Divisional Round matchup

Broncos vs. Bills: 3 players to watch in Divisional Round matchup

After a two week wait, the Denver Broncos will square off against the Buffalo Bills this afternoon. The winner of this game advances to the AFC Championship Game. There is no doubt the Bills are a formidable foe, but the Broncos have what it takes to advance in the postseason. Here are three players I believe need to play at a high level in order to defeat the Bills.

Talanoa Hufanga — Safety

If the Broncos hope to topple the Bills, they are going to need to make a big play or two on defense. Turnovers have been a...

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Broncos vs. Bills Divisional Round Playoffs: 3 Keys to victory

Broncos vs. Bills Divisional Round Playoffs: 3 Keys to victory

The latest edition of the soon-to-be 43-game series between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills takes place in the 2025-26 NFL Playoffs. And Denver gets their chance to get retribution against the team that knocked them out of the postseason in last year’s Wild Card round.

The Broncos get the added benefit of coming into this game fresh and hopefully with a concreted and bullet proof game plan while the Bills have a bit of a limp heading into Saturday. Their injury report is extensive. But how much will this help the Broncos out? Let’s take a look at...

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