Broncos Host Bills in AFC Divisional Playoff Rematch

The Denver Broncos, led by second-year quarterback Bo Nix, will host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional playoff round on January 17 at Empower Field, marking a rematch from last season's wild-card loss and a critical test for the AFC's top-seeded team.

Nix, selected 12th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Oregon, has guided the Broncos to a 14-3 regular-season record, securing the AFC West title and a first-round bye. This marks the franchise's first back-to-back playoff appearances since Peyton Manning's tenure in 2013-14. In his rookie year, Nix led all first-year passers with substantial yardage and touchdowns, though Denver fell 31-7 to Buffalo in the wild-card game. There, Nix completed 13 of 22 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown, adding 43 rushing yards without turning the ball over. This season, he has thrown for 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 356 yards and five scores, contributing to 24 total wins across his first two campaigns, a franchise mark for quarterbacks.

Head coach Sean Payton has emphasized an aggressive approach for the upcoming matchup, signaling confidence in Nix's development. "We want to be aggressive. We obviously want to,"...