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Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos
The New England Patriots and the Houston Texans just received some major news that could alter either team’s path to the Super Bowl.
On Saturday, the Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills in overtime to punch their ticket to the AFC Championship game. However, after the game, head coach Sean Payton announced that quarterback Bo Nix broke his ankle on the second-to-last play of the game, ending his season. He is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday.
Jarrett Stidham will start for the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, with Sam Ehlinger now serving as the backup.
Oh, and not to mention, that Stidham used to play for the Patriots, so he could be facing off against his former team with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
Twitter Reacts To The Bo Nix News
“WOW tomorrow’s stakes just got even bigger,” the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed wrote.
Wow! Tomorrow’s game is a big one,” Mark Daniels, a Patriots reporter for MassLive, commented.
“HC Sean Payton announced that QB Bo Nix fractured a bone in his ankle on the second-to-last play of the game and will miss the rest of the season. We got your back 10,” the Denver Broncos posted.
“Jarrett Stidham played one snap this season — a kneeldown in October. He hasn’t thrown a regular-season pass since 2023, when he started two games after Denver benched Russell Wilson. In eight days, Stidham will start the AFC Championship Game,” Tom Pelissero said.
“Just brutal news for the Broncos. Feel awful for Bo Nix, who delivered some huge moments in the thrilling win,” Field Yates stated.
Sophie Weller Sophie Weller is a sports reporter covering the NFL for Heavy.com. She also works for Patriots Wire, and previously spent time with A to Z Sports and MassLive. She is based out of Boston, Massachusetts, and loves all things football! More about Sophie Weller
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