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Bo Nix's Recovery Timetable After Ankle Surgery Revealed by Insider

The Denver Broncos are about to do battle without their young leader, Bo Nix. Only a few days removed from surgery on the broken right ankle he suffered late in last week's divisional round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills, Nix will watch his Broncos host the New England Patriots for a chance at advancing to Super Bowl 60.

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Patriots vs. Broncos: Aqib Talib Explains How Denver Will Win the Game 20–16

The AFC Championship Game was shaping up to be a wild offensive contest before Bo Nix went down with a season-ending injury. With him sidelined, the matchup now looks more like the New England Patriots offense versus the Denver Broncos defense.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / January 25

New England Patriots-Denver Broncos: How Will the Denver Weather Impact the AFC Championship Game?

If you’re planning to be anywhere near Empower Field at Mile High this Sunday, do yourself a favor: bring a coat. Then, maybe bring another one just to be safe.

Jarrett Stidham News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Jarrett Stidham's Wild Career Journey Before First Playoff Start as Broncos QB

For most of his professional life, Jarrett Stidham has lived outside the NFL spotlight. He has been the quarterback in the meeting room, the trusted voice on the sideline and the emergency option teams hoped they would never need.

Bo Nix News / Field Level Media / January 25

Report: Broncos QB Bo Nix to be sidelined for 12 weeks

If you were one of those eternal optimists who thought that there was the slightest chance Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix might somehow be able to recuperate in time to play in Super Bowl LX on Feb.

Bo Nix News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 25

Bo Nix To Miss 12 Weeks With Ankle Injury, Expected Back For OTAs

According to Adam Schefter, Broncos QB Bo Nix is looking at a 12-week recovery timeline for his fractured ankle. Nix has already had surgery to repair the injury which happened on one of the final plays of the divisional round win against the Bills.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 25

Insider updates Bo Nix's recovery timeline

The Denver Broncos will be without their most important player in the biggest game of the season. When can they expect him back?

Why Broncos OC thinks Jarrett Stidham can shock the world in AFC Championship vs. Patriots

Patriots players sound alarms about facing Broncos' Jarrett Stidham in AFC Championship

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

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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.

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NFL News / The SportsRush / January 25

Why Did the Patriots Travel to Denver Just 19 Hours Before Kickoff, Not Giving Players Time to Acclimate?

One of the major narratives heading into the Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship Game has been how Denver’s backup Jarrett Stidham will perform in Bo Nix’s absence.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 25

Broncos vs. Patriots: Five Bold Predictions For the AFCCG

The Denver Broncos are set to take on the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game with a shot at advancing to Super Bowl 60 in front of the Mile High Faithful.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham Earned Nickname As Tom Brady’s Backup

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham has been stuck as a backup behind some incredible players throughout his NFL career. Stidham has only started

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24

Broncos Activate C Luke Wattenberg From IR; RB J.K. Dobbins Not Getting Activated

After losing him for the final couple weeks of the regular season and missing him in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Broncos have activated starting center Luke Wattenberg off their injured reserve in time for tomorrow’s Conference Championship.

Luke Wattenberg News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24

Broncos activate Luke Wattenberg off IR before Patriots clash

The Denver Broncos gained big help for backup turned starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham on Saturday. Center Luke Wattenberg was on his way to becoming healthy for the AFC title game.