when did bo nix get hurt

Bo Nix most recently got hurt on the final series of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills, in overtime, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Quick Scoop: What happened?

• Bo Nix suffered a fractured/broken right ankle late in overtime of the Broncos’ 33–30 divisional-round victory over the Buffalo Bills.

• The injury occurred on a quarterback keeper on the second-to-last play of overtime, when he was tackled and lost a couple of yards.

• Despite the injury, he stayed in to run the next play, drawing a deep pass interference that set up Denver’s game-winning field goal.

Date and timing details

• The game was a divisional-round playoff matchup played Saturday, January 17, 2026.

• Reports describe the injury as happening “late in overtime” or on the “second-to-last play of overtime,” just before the pass that set up the winning kick.

Aftermath and latest news

• Nix is scheduled for surgery on his right ankle in the days following the game and will miss the rest of the postseason.

• Broncos head coach Sean Payton has said Jarrett Stidham will take over as starting quarterback for the AFC Championship Game.

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