Bo Nix broke a bone in his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ Divisional Round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • The broken ankle happened on the second-to-last play of overtime in Denver’s 33–30 win over Buffalo.
  • Head coach Sean Payton said Bo Nix will need ankle surgery and will miss the rest of the postseason.
  • Reports describe it as a fracture in his right ankle, with surgery scheduled in the days following the game.

Latest news & context

  • The injury turned a dramatic overtime victory into a major blow for Denver’s playoff hopes, as Nix had just led the Broncos past the Bills.
  • Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham is expected to take over for the AFC Championship Game and any remaining postseason games.

Forum & social buzz

  • Fan discussions on forums and social platforms focus on when the injury happened, with many noting Payton’s comment that it was on the second-to-last play of overtime.
  • Social posts and team-focused pages echo that Bo Nix’s season is over and react with shock and sympathy for him and Broncos fans.

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