Overview
- Wil Lutz converted a 23-yard field goal in overtime to cap Denver’s 33-30 win over Buffalo after Ja’Quan McMillian’s interception halted the Bills’ possession.
- Coach Sean Payton said Bo Nix fractured his right ankle late in OT and will have season-ending surgery Tuesday, leaving Jarrett Stidham to take over after logging only a kneel-down this season.
- Denver’s defense produced five takeaways as Josh Allen accounted for four turnovers with two interceptions and two lost fumbles.
- The AFC’s top seed will host the conference championship at Empower Field on Jan. 25 against the Patriots or Texans.
- Seattle dominated San Francisco 41-6 as Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and Kenneth Walker III ran for three scores, setting up a home NFC Championship against the Bears or Rams.