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Broncos Fall 10-7 to Patriots as Injured Bo Nix Watches From Suite

With Bo Nix sidelined by ankle surgery, Jarrett Stidham’s first start of the year produced too little in Denver’s snowbound 10-7 loss to New England.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images.
Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) on the field after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Nix suffered a broken ankle in overtime of the win over Buffalo, underwent surgery, and was out for the AFC title game, where he attended on a knee scooter in the suite level.
  • Stidham went 17-of-31 for 133 yards with one touchdown and one interception and took three sacks after leading an early scoring drive.
  • The low-scoring game unfolded in snowy conditions, with Denver’s offense unable to match a strong defensive effort that kept New England to 10 points.
  • Fans and local media cast the defeat as a season of “what if,” arguing a healthy Nix could have changed the outcome.
  • Nix, who led the league with 612 pass attempts and posted 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns in the regular season, spoke with Stidham postgame and praised his teammate as the team faces offseason decisions on quarterback depth and his recovery timeline.