Summary
The Denver Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship but will be without their quarterback Bo Nix, who broke his ankle and requires surgery. The New England Patriots, led by quarterback Drake Maye, will face the Broncos in the upcoming game as they also qualified for the championship by defeating the Houston Texans.
Key Facts
- Bo Nix, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, fractured his ankle and will miss the rest of the postseason.
- The New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28–16 to reach the AFC Championship.
- Drake Maye, the Patriots' quarterback, spoke about his close relationship with Bo Nix after hearing the news of his injury.
- Both Maye and Nix were drafted in the first round of the 2024 draft and are considered part of a strong draft class.
- The Broncos will play the Patriots in the AFC Championship, with the game scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
- Jarrett Stidham, a former Patriots player and current backup for the Broncos, will replace Nix as the starting quarterback.
