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Broncos’ Potential IR Returns Come Into Focus After Bo Nix Injury

The Denver Broncos took a beating in their victory over the Buffalo Bills, including losing Bo Nix for the remainder of the season. In the wake of that physically costly win, the Broncos have injuries beyond Nix as they prepare to host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

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Why Sean Payton made this Bo Nix decision after Broncos' playoff win over Bills

Payton stunned members of the NFL community when he confirmed after his team's 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills that Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19

Patriots' Drake Maye reacts to brutal Bo Nix injury after clinching AFC championship showdown vs. Broncos

The Patriots will play the Broncos for a trip to the Super Bowl, but Denver will be without its starting quarterback.

Ranking NFL's final four ahead of conference championship games

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Bo Nix's injury news left former Broncos QB Peyton Manning in disbelief

Texans-Patriots takeaways: Offensive meltdown dooms Texans

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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.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Davis Webb Garnering Interest For Second HC Interviews

Multiple teams are targeting Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb for second head coaching interviews, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Webb, 30, has conducted initial interviews with two teams – the Ravens and the Raiders – so Pelissero is indicating that both want to move forward with an in-person meeting.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19

Ranking NFL's final four ahead of conference championship games

This power ranking is based on how these teams are playing heading into their new biggest game of the season.

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Bills-Broncos takeaways: Another season of Josh Allen's prime slips away in OT loss

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Nick Foles throws perfect shade at Patriots after Bo Nix suffers season-ending injury

Nick Foles had the perfect message for Denver Broncos fans still reeling from the Bo Nix injury news. The Broncos quarterback fractured his ankle in the closing moments of his team’s divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills.

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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.

Ben DiNucci News / Pro Football Rumors / January 18

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18

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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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.

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.

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.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 18