Denver Broncos Take Down Buffalo Bills 30-27 in OT, Nix Out for Season
In a heart-pounding AFC Divisional Playoff thriller at Empower Field Mile High, the Denver Broncos edged out the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime. The Bills advance to the AFC Championship game despite losing quarterback Bo Nix to a season-ending ankle injury.
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The game was a rollercoaster of momentum swings. The Broncos pulled ahead in the second with Nix's touchdown throws to Frank Crum and Lil'Jordan Humphrey, plus field goals from Lutz and Matt Prater, but Buffalo fought back with Allen's scores to Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid. For the Bills, Josh Allen battled valiantly with three touchdown passes, but the turnover in extra time proved costly, while Matt Prater contributed three field goals to keep Buffalo in the fight.
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The Broncos' defense stepped up in crunch time, forcing the key pick that ended Buffalo's season. This victory propels Denver forward, but Nix's injury casts a shadow over their Super Bowl aspirations, leaving questions about their quarterback depth. Meanwhile, the Bills head into the offseason pondering another playoff heartbreak, despite a strong 12-5 regular season campaign.
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