Overview
- Denver confirmed that quarterback Bo Nix fractured his right ankle, will undergo surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, and will miss the remainder of the postseason.
- Head coach Sean Payton designated backup Jarrett Stidham as the starter, a move that gives him his first start in more than two years after not attempting a pass in the 2025 regular season.
- The AFC Championship will be played Jan. 25 at Empower Field, where New England arrives after a 28-16 win over Houston behind a takeaway-heavy defense and three Drake Maye touchdown passes.
- Denver’s path is expected to lean on its defense, which produced five takeaways in the overtime win against Buffalo following a league-leading 68 sacks in the regular season.
- The NFC Championship pairs Seattle and Los Angeles on Jan. 25, and outlets have listed kickoff times and TV/streaming options for both conference finals.