Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix played through a back injury in November when the Broncos defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 29-19. Since then, the former

Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs for a gain as Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) defends during the first quarter in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Denver Broncos' season ended with a crushing defeat in the wild-card round against the Buffalo Bills, with the final score a disheartening 31-7. The post NFL Announces Dual Blow to Sean Payton’s Broncos With Major Punishments After Bo Nix & Co.

He battled,” Sean Payton said of Broncos QB Bo Nix. “There are some third downs I’m sure he’ll want back. Some plays that he’ll want back.”

Welcome to the NFL playoffs. I'm not the biggest fan of the expanded playoff structure, but I think this wild-card slate will be fun. I'm glad Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos will get a shot at the Buffalo Bills,

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP

In NFL history, just 11 rookie quarterbacks have won a playoff game, with Joe Flacco, Mark Sanchez and Brock Purdy winning two in their first seasons. Additionally, no rookie quarterback has ever started in the Super Bowl, which gives Daniels and Nix an opening to make history.

Daniels, the dual-threat dynamo behind the Washington Commanders ’ rapid turnaround, and Nix, whose steady playmaking turned the Denver Broncos into one of the league’s biggest surprises, are only the fourth pair of rookie quarterbacks to make the playoffs in the same season after serving as full-time starters.

Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden showed a vote of faith in the Denver Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix in the NFL Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills and MVP candidate Josh Allen. Nix repaid Gruden with an early touchdown pass.

The Oregon Ducks 2023 Heisman Trophy finalist and Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will play at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. PT. As for the

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix got his playoff debut off to a great start by completing a 43-yard touchdown pass to former college teammate Troy Franklin.