The Broncos have won a playoff game for the first time since 2015! Here's a recap of their victory over the Bills.

The Broncos are now depending on Jarrett Stidham to lead them in the AFC title game after starter Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury.

Long after the game, Broncos head coach Sean Payton came back to the media room to announce that quarterback Bo Nix broke a bone in his ankle on the second-to-last play of the game and would undergo season-ending ankle surgery Tuesday.

Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos' divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.Coach Sean Payton delivered the stunning news about his second-year quarterback in the aftermath of Denver's biggest win in a decade.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the remainder of the playoffs after breaking a bone in his ankle during overtime of Saturday's 33-30 win over the Bills, coach Sean Payton said.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts after winning an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Coming into Saturday’s playoff matchup, the Denver Broncos led the NFL in penalty yards, yet discipline was not an issue for Denver. Instead, penalties proved costly for Buffalo. The Broncos edged the Bills 33–30 in overtime in the divisional round at Mile High, and flags played a decisive role on the final drive.

Through 60 minutes of regulation in Saturday's Bills-Broncos game, not a single flag was thrown for pass interference.

Joey Bosa lost his cool while heading to the locker room following the Buffalo Bills' loss to the Denver Broncos.