Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending broken ankle in Saturday's divisional-round victory over Buffalo, leaving his playoff run in tatters. The injury occurred late in overtime, when Nix went down after losing two yards on a keeper play and was tackled by safety Cole Bishop.
Initially, there were no indications that the injury was serious, with Nix limping away from the play without any signs of distress. However, it soon became clear that his day was over, as he failed to return to the game and ultimately had to take a knee for Wil Lutz's game-winning 23-yard field goal.
Coach Sean Payton delivered the devastating news about Nix's injury in the post-game press conference, confirming that he will require surgery and be sidelined for the rest of the playoffs. Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham is set to start the AFC championship game next weekend.
According to Payton, Nix suffered the ankle injury on a play where he attempted to advance the ball two yards, but was brought down by Bishop. The coach noted that while Nix's injury may seem like a significant setback, it only serves as another test of his team's resilience.
Payton also praised Nix's toughness and Christian faith, saying that he is "such a strong, faith-based guy" who will bounce back from this setback. Noting that Nix has experienced similar injuries in the past, Payton joked that if he had known about these pre-existing conditions, he may not have drafted him.
Nix, the 12th overall pick from Oregon in last year's draft, has already achieved significant success in his young career, tying Russell Wilson's record for most wins by a quarterback in their first two seasons. His playoff win on Saturday marked a major milestone in Denver's season, as they secured the AFC's top seed despite losing key players throughout the year.
Despite Nix's injury, Payton remains confident that his team will rise to the next challenge and overcome any setbacks. With Stidham set to lead them into the championship game, Denver is now poised to make a deep playoff run without their star quarterback.
Initially, there were no indications that the injury was serious, with Nix limping away from the play without any signs of distress. However, it soon became clear that his day was over, as he failed to return to the game and ultimately had to take a knee for Wil Lutz's game-winning 23-yard field goal.
Coach Sean Payton delivered the devastating news about Nix's injury in the post-game press conference, confirming that he will require surgery and be sidelined for the rest of the playoffs. Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham is set to start the AFC championship game next weekend.
According to Payton, Nix suffered the ankle injury on a play where he attempted to advance the ball two yards, but was brought down by Bishop. The coach noted that while Nix's injury may seem like a significant setback, it only serves as another test of his team's resilience.
Payton also praised Nix's toughness and Christian faith, saying that he is "such a strong, faith-based guy" who will bounce back from this setback. Noting that Nix has experienced similar injuries in the past, Payton joked that if he had known about these pre-existing conditions, he may not have drafted him.
Nix, the 12th overall pick from Oregon in last year's draft, has already achieved significant success in his young career, tying Russell Wilson's record for most wins by a quarterback in their first two seasons. His playoff win on Saturday marked a major milestone in Denver's season, as they secured the AFC's top seed despite losing key players throughout the year.
Despite Nix's injury, Payton remains confident that his team will rise to the next challenge and overcome any setbacks. With Stidham set to lead them into the championship game, Denver is now poised to make a deep playoff run without their star quarterback.
he was having such an awesome season and now hes done for the year 
his team needs him like never before but with jarrett stidham stepping up i think they can make a deep playoff run without him 
coach payton is being super positive about it too which is awesome but its def gonna be tough without nix leading them 
so frustrating when your QB gets hurt like this... season-ending ankle injury for Bo Nix 
. gotta feel for him, he's been crushing it all year 
. Coach Payton always talks about resilience, but I bet he didn't expect it to be put to the test like this 
. think they've got what it takes tho, been an incredible season so far 
. Nix might not get to play in the championship, but his legacy lives on 
I'm not buying it. Coach Payton's comment about Nix being "such a strong, faith-based guy" who'll bounce back from this setback feels like a PR stunt to me 
. It's one thing to acknowledge the player's resilience, but another to inject his personal beliefs into the conversation. Where's the evidence that this is really about Nix's Christian faith and not just a convenient narrative to sell the team's story? 
I need more context or sources on this before I start believing it 
as a team, they're gonna have to step up and support each other now more than ever 
and on a bigger note, its just another reminder that injuries are an inevitable part of sports, we just gotta stay positive and support our guys thru the tough times 
Cole Bishop's got some 'splainin' to do.
I don't know if that's gonna be enough.
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Bo Nix's season-ending injury is such a bummer! I was hyped about his team making it to the AFC championships 
. Stidham is gonna have to step up and lead them to victory, but can he do it? 
. Still, it's tough to watch Nix go down like that, especially when he was having such an amazing season 
. Fingers crossed he recovers quickly and can come back strong next year 
anyone else think jarrett stidham is gonna get roasted by the opponents in the championship game? 
... anywayz cant wait to see what jarrett stidham brings 2 the table, hope he doesnt choke under pressure 
! And now he's gonna have to sit out the rest of the playoffs? 
That's just not fair.
at least he's strong in his faith and that's gotta be some comfort for him 
and now Jarrett Stidham gets to shine in the championship game 
. The Broncos are still gonna crush it though, they're like the ultimate underdogs story 
! Sean Payton is right tho, this is just another test of their team's strength and resilience 
. And let's be real, Jarrett Stidham is about to become a legend 
! Nix might've been injured but his legacy will live on #BoNixForever #BroncosNation #PlayoffRun
. but you gotta give props to sean payton for keeping it real about the team's resilience 
. anyway, jarrett stidham might just lead them to victory next weekend 
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it's so sad for him, he was having an amazing season too 