Summary
The Denver Broncos will play against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship, but their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, will miss the game due to a broken ankle. Nix had surgery and won't return until the 2026 season. Despite the injury, doctors say Nix will recover fully in time for the next training camp.
Key Facts
- The Denver Broncos are the No. 1 seed and will play against the No. 2 seed New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.
- Bo Nix, the Broncos' starting quarterback, broke his right ankle during a game against the Buffalo Bills.
- Jarrett Stidham will start as quarterback for the Broncos in the AFC Championship game.
- Nix has had surgery and will need to recover for 3-4 months.
- There is limited ligament damage, and no joint surface damage was found in Nix’s injury.
- Doctors say Bo Nix's injury is not a long-term concern and expect him to be ready for the Broncos' training camp.
- Nix will need to avoid putting weight on his ankle for four weeks.
- Broncos' head coach Sean Payton expressed confidence in Stidham's ability to lead the team in the upcoming game.
