In the aftermath of a crazy game, Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle in the second-to-last play in their 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills. That is such a heartbreaker for all Broncos fans. With Nix being out for the remainder of the playoffs, it’ll be Jared Stidham to start for Denver in the AFC Championship. Let’s dive into it.
Nix Suffers Broken Ankle
After the game, Head Coach Sean Payton told reporters that he suffered a fracture in his right ankle on the pass play that set up the Broncos‘ game-winning Field Goal. He is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. Entering this season, Payton spoke very highly of his team and second-year quarterback, believing this team can win the Super Bowl. With Bo on the sidelines until next season, this has the potential to be a door-slamming injury for the Broncos.
What Happens Next for Denver?
It’s hard to replace someone who had such control of this offense during the regular season and the playoffs. Now, it’s up to Jared Stidham to propel the Broncos to Super Bowl 60. Despite him not starting a single game in the regular season, we know how QB-friendly Payton’s offense can be. The AFC Championship will be played next weekend, with Denver hosting the winner of the New England Patriots and Houston Texans matchup.
Final Thoughts
After the game, I believed that it didn’t matter who won tomorrow and that the Broncos were going to stampede back to the Super Bowl. Nix’s injury changes everything. It now seems as if the winner of the Texans/Patriots game will represent the AFC. Do you think the Broncos’ season ends next week, or can Stidham be the first backup quarterback to lead his team to the Super Bowl since Nick Foles?
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