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Bo Nix is done for season after injury

The Broncos had a major win vs. the Bills but lost their quarterback for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Sean Payton. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Sun Jan 18 2026

 
Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs during the fourth quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High.

The Broncos had a major win vs. the Bills but lost their quarterback for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Sean Payton.

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the third quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 17, 2026.
 

Denver Broncos are NFL's drama kings after turnover frenzy downs Bills

The Broncos defense produced a season-high five takeaways – including two interceptions and two fumbles from Bills QB Josh Allen.

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after being defeated by the Denver Broncos with a score of 30 to 33 in overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
 

The next Dan Marino? Great as Josh Allen is, that's a legacy to avoid

For as brilliant as Josh Allen has been in his career, the reigning NFL MVP once again couldn't outrun playoff heartbreak in the Bills' latest loss.

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the second quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
 

Bills' Sean McDermott rips referees for Josh Allen INT decision

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he was "standing up for Buffalo" by voicing his frustration with referees after playoff loss to Broncos.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) reacts after the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
 

Four reasons Indiana will beat Miami — and one reason it won't

It's no surprise Indiana is favored against Miami. Here's why the Hoosiers will win — plus, one reason the Hurricanes will spring an upset.

US' Lindsey Vonn competes during the women's super-G event at FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tarvisio, Italy on Jan. 18, 2026.
 

Another day, another World Cup podium for Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn has been on the podium in seven of her eight races this season after finishing second in the super-G in Tarvisio, Italy.

Jan 17, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and linebacker Derick Hall (58) reacts after the sack of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
 

Seahawks show Super Bowl formula with 'complete' performance vs. 49ers

The Seahawks dominated the 49ers in every phase Saturday. Another well-rounded performance like that and they'll be in the Super Bowl.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
 

NFL playoff winners and losers: Bills botch their big chance

In a thinned-out AFC field, the Bills had a chance to rise above the pack. But Josh Allen and Co. squandered a major opportunity Saturday.

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after being defeated by the Denver Broncos with a score of 30 to 33 in overtime of the AFC Divisional Playoff game.
 

Josh Allen emotional after loss to Broncos

Buffalo and Denver went to overtime to decide the first NFL divisional playoff game. Here's how Josh Allen reacted to the loss.

USA TODAY Sports has crafted a hardcover children's book previewing the Milan and Cortina Winter Games. It is called "Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics."
 

The perfect gift: USA TODAY's kid's guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

"Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics" from USA TODAY will transform screen time into story time with this colorful hardcover book.

 

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