Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his right ankle on the final series of Denver’s 33-30 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills, an injury that will require surgery and keep him out for the rest of the season, coach Sean Payton announced.
Nix is scheduled to have surgery in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday.
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Jarrett Stidham will be the starter for the Broncos in next week’s AFC Championship Game against either the New England Patriots or Houston Texans. Sam Ehlinger will be his backup.
“Stiddy’s ready to go,” Payton said.
The announcement was a stunning one and came after Payton had initia
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