– Bo Nix battled through it but broke his ankle on the third-to-last play, and that sequence included downing the ball for a game-winning kick, effectively ending Josh Allen and the Bills’ season in that moment. Nix is out for the rest of the playoffs; Jared Stidham steps in for the Broncos. ⚡
– With Stidham taking the helm, the talk will swirl about his pedigree, but the bigger question is the ground game. The Broncos leaned heavily on the passing game, throwing 30+ times while just 10 rushing attempts, a rough recipe against a defense that had been soft against the run in 2025. 📊
– Can RJ Harvey spark the ground game and take pressure off Stidham? The Broncos face a tough test against a Patriots run defense that’s ranked 6th and just held Houston to 2.2 yards per carry last weekend. 🏈
– Bottom line: the Broncos’ run game must wake up if they want a real shot in the AFC Championship, as they navigate a new quarterback and a stingy run-stopping opponent. 🔥📈
