Bronco’s Bo Nix breaks ankle and misses rest of season after win
Bronco star Bo Nix
Suffering from broken ankle, ready for season
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Bo Nix delivered a playoff victory that Broncos fans will never forget, but it came at a brutal cost.
The Denver QB helped to a thrilling 33-30 victory over the Bills in the AFC divisional round on Saturday night, but shortly after the game it was revealed that his season is officially over.
According to an NFL insider Ian RapoportNix will undergo surgery to repair a broken right ankle, which will sideline him for the rest of the postseason.
The injury occurred in the final moments of the match…although Nix powered through it like a warrior.
Per ESPNNix limped noticeably after being tackled for a short loss with just over six minutes left in overtime. Despite the pain, he stayed in the game and fired a pass Marvin Mims Jr. which fell incomplete but drew a crucial pass interference flag.
On the penultimate play, Nix’s right ankle twisted awkwardly as he knelt to stop the clock. Cameras caught him wincing, slowly standing up and walking gingerly to the sideline with his hands on his hips.
Not long after, Adam Schefter confirmed that Nix broke a bone in the ankle and will undergo surgery on Tuesday in Alabama.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton didn’t hesitate to praise his QB, saying… Nix is one tough cookie.
