Broncos' Bo Nix breaks silence on season-ending ankle injury

Nix discusses the difficulty of watching his team lose in the AFC Championship game from the sidelines

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has made his first public comments following the fractured ankle that he suffered during Denver's win over the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs. The injury forced Nix to miss the AFC Championship game last weekend, which the Broncos lost to the New England Patriots, 10-7.

Why it matters

Nix's injury was a major blow to the Broncos' playoff hopes, as he had been playing at a high level and was a key part of their success that season. His absence was felt in the AFC Championship game, which the Broncos ultimately lost.

The details

Nix discussed the difficulty of having to watch his team play without him, saying "There was not much I could do about it. Just to watch the team out there, man, it's tough to see. You go down, the show just keeps right on going. That's the toughest part. You feel like you've got a little FOMO. You just miss being out there."

  • Nix suffered the fractured ankle during Denver's win over the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs.
  • Nix missed the AFC Championship game last weekend, which the Broncos lost to the New England Patriots, 10-7.

The players

Bo Nix

The starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos who suffered a season-ending ankle injury during the playoffs.

Denver Broncos

The NFL team that Nix plays for, who lost in the AFC Championship game without their starting quarterback.

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What they’re saying

“There was not much I could do about it. Just to watch the team out there, man, it's tough to see. You go down, the show just keeps right on going. That's the toughest part. You feel like you've got a little FOMO. You just miss being out there.”

— Bo Nix (Sporting News)

The takeaway

Nix's injury was a major setback for the Broncos, who were unable to overcome his absence in the AFC Championship game. The quarterback's comments highlight the frustration and disappointment he felt at not being able to help his team in their biggest game of the season.