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Broncos To Bring Back QB Ben DiNucci

The Broncos will spend the coming week preparing to host the AFC championship game. They will do so knowing quarterback Bo Nix is unavailable the rest of the way.

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Nick Foles gives Broncos fans hope going into Bo Nix-less AFC Championship

Foles knows a things or two about leading a Cinderella playoff run as a backup QB.

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Bo Nix News / Total Pro Sports / January 18

CBS’s Tracy Wolfson Reveals Surprising Comment Bo Nix Made Off-Camera About His Injury Before Their Postgame Interview

CBS Sports NFL reporter Tracy Wolfson shared more details on Bo Nix’s season-ending injury following their postgame interview. Minutes after the Denver Broncos’ thrilling 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, news emerged that Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his ankle and will miss the season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 18

Broncos’ Takeaway Surge is Masking a Bigger Defensive Problem

It's a good thing the Denver Broncos forced five turnovers against the Buffalo Bills, because the defense couldn't get a stop without them. The five takeaways came from a defense that forced only 14 during the entire regular season, barely avoiding setting a new franchise low.

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How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 18

Broncos vs. Patriots Matchup Set in Stone for AFC Championship Game

The AFC Championship Game is set. The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Alas, instead of what was sure to be the epic first head-to-head matchup between 2024 draft classmates — Bo Nix and Drake Maye — it'll be Jarrett Stidham at quarterback for the Broncos.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Jarrett Stidham News / 5 GOATs / January 18

Nick Foles trolls Patriots with Broncos backup QB Jarrett Stidham starting AFC Championship

Former QB Nick Foles trolled the New England Patriots amid the news they’ll play the Denver Broncos and backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. In next week’s AFC Championship Game, Stidham will make his first playoff start in place of the injured Bo Nix.

Denver Broncos News / 5 GOATs / January 18

Troy Aikman confident in Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham having ‘heck of a game’ against Patriots

Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is pretty confident in QB Jarrett Stidham in next week’s AFC Championship Game. Stidham will start for the Denver Broncos against the New England Patriots in place of the injured Bo Nix.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Broncos sign a new quarterback following Bo Nix right ankle injury

The Denver Broncos are signing a new quarterback (who also happens to be their old one). Denver has signed veteran QB Ben DiNucci to their practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Sunday.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / January 18

Sean Payton: 'Work begins tonight' for Broncos without Bo Nix

One day after the Denver Broncos' bittersweet victory that advanced them into the AFC Championship Game, head coach Sean Payton remained optimistic for the road ahead.