Overview
- Head coach Sean Payton confirmed Bo Nix fractured his right ankle late in overtime against the Bills and is out for the season, with surgery scheduled Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Payton named Jarrett Stidham the starter and expressed strong confidence in him, noting extra work during the bye and emphasizing a game plan tailored to his skill set.
- Stidham has only four career starts and did not throw a pass in the 2024 or 2025 regular seasons, with reports noting roughly 749 days since his last NFL attempt.
- Denver will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship on Jan. 25 after New England advanced on Sunday.
- Denver’s receiving corps took additional hits against Buffalo, with Pat Bryant leaving with a concussion and Troy Franklin exiting with a hamstring injury, potentially affecting this week’s preparations.