Bo Nix breaks ankle in overtime; Broncos advance, Stidham to start AFC title

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix fractured his right ankle late in overtime of a 33-30 playoff win over the Bills; surgery scheduled, Jarrett Stidham starts next.

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Bo Nix, Denver's second-year starter and 12th overall pick, went 26-of-46 for 279 yards and three touchdowns in the divisional-round win.

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Nix fractured a bone in his right ankle late in overtime and will undergo surgery Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama, ruling him out for the rest of the playoffs.

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The injury occurred during overtime of Denver's 33-30 victory over Buffalo at Mile High, after a short keeper tackled by Cole Bishop and before a pass-interference play.

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Coach Sean Payton announced the injury postgame; teammates reportedly learned afterward. Backup Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC championship, with Sam Ehlinger as emergency depth.

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Broncos advance to the AFC title without their young starter, testing depth on the roster; Bills' Josh Allen finished with four turnovers and called the loss devastating.

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Center-leaning sources present this report neutrally, focusing on factual play-by-play, official team statements and direct quotes. Coverage centers on injury details, surgery plans and roster implications, using coach and player remarks as source content rather than editorializing. Limited evaluative language appears, and diverse perspectives (coach, player, play description) are included.

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Jarrett Stidham has started 4 games in his seven-year NFL career, with a record of 1 win and 3 losses.

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