When Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton broke the news that quarterback Bo Nix had fractured his ankle and would be done for the year, it seemed so unbelievable.

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What was supposed to be a celebratory graphic by the NFL turned unfortunate after the news of Bo Nix's season-ending injury.

With Bo Nix sidelined, Jarrett Stidham is suddenly the man for Denver. Thrust into his first-ever playoff start after months on the bench, the former Patriots draft pick now faces elite defenses with everything on the line—turning a forgotten backup into the Broncos’ biggest storyline.

Izzy Nix, the wife of Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the scene that followed the news of the quarterback's season-ending ankle injury. "I snuck this picture because I wanted to remember this moment forever,

The Patriots opened as 4.5-point road favorites over the Broncos for the AFC championship, while the Seahawks opened as 1.5-point home favorites over the Rams for the NFC championship, according to DraftKings lines.