🔥 On the field, Denver stunned the Bills 33-30 in OT to punch their ticket, but the win came with a major injury: second-year QB Bo Nix suffered a season-ending broken ankle. That means veteran Jarrett Stidham is lined up to start the AFC Championship vs. New England.
⚡ The cap chatter is loud, but the Broncos have still built a competitive roster under tight constraints, with Wilson’s heftiest paycheck blocking flexibility as they chase a ring.
📊 Throwback note: In their last meeting, Bailey Zappe outdueled Wilson as New England won 26-23 in Denver on a late 56-yard field goal. Denver sits 17-12 all-time against the Patriots.
💥 Russell Wilson snapshot: In 2025 with the Giants, he appeared in 6 games, throwing for 831 yards, 3 TDs, and 3 INTs. Career: nearly 47,000 passing yards, 353 TDs, 114 INTs, and a 65% completion rate. He isn’t retiring and is expected to try to play in 2026 with a new team.
Takeaway: The Broncos’ title shot comes with a “cap jail” wrinkle, but the on-field menacing moments, MVP-level performances, and a dramatic AFC Championship fight keep the hype blazing. 🏈🔥📊
