Bo Nix broke his ankle during the Denver Broncos’ overtime playoff win against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Divisional Round).

What happened

  • The injury occurred on the second-to-last play of overtime in Denver’s 33–30 win over Buffalo, on a designed quarterback run where Nix was tackled for a short loss.
  • He finished the game and the Broncos won on a walk-off kick, but postgame evaluations revealed a broken bone in his ankle that ended his postseason.

Official updates and surgery

  • Team and league reports noted it as a broken ankle/broken bone in the ankle that would sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.
  • Nix is scheduled for ankle surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, in the days following the January 17 game.

Forum and fan discussion

  • Fantasy football and NFL forums quickly picked up the news, with threads titled along the lines of “Bo Nix suffers broken bone in ankle, done for playoffs,” reflecting concern for his season and fantasy impact.
  • Team-specific fan communities also reacted strongly, noting how the injury shifts the playoff landscape and opens the door for backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham to start the AFC Championship Game.

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