bo nix when did he break his ankle

Bo Nix broke his ankle late in the Denver Broncos’ overtime divisional-round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

When it happened

• The injury occurred on the second-to-last play of overtime in Denver’s 33–30 victory over Buffalo.

• Reports describe it as a fractured bone in his right ankle that immediately ended his postseason.

What play caused it

• Sean Payton said Nix was hurt on a keeper where he was tackled and lost yardage late in overtime.

• Despite the injury, Nix stayed in for one more snap, throwing a deep pass that drew a key pass-interference penalty before Denver kicked the game-winning field goal.

Aftermath and latest news

• Payton confirmed after the game that Nix will miss the rest of the playoffs and that he’ll undergo ankle surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, early in the following week.

• Jarrett Stidham is expected to take over as starting quarterback for the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game in Nix’s absence.

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