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The Broncos’ AFC-best regular-season record earned Denver a wild-card bye. Josh Allen and the Bills moved past Jacksonville to set up a divisional round matchup with Bo Nix and Denver.
In his first playoff appearance, Nix passed for 144 yards as Denver was routed by Buffalo. That setback hasn’t dulled the second-year quarterback’s respect for Allen. During his media availability this week, Nix told reporters he’s seen the Bills star do “superhero stuff” on NFL game days.
“He’s unbelievable. He’s the league MVP for a reason,” Nix said. “He continues to make play after play when the play doesn’t necessarily look like he can make the play. He just goes out there and does superhero stuff.”
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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos tackles Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills before the start of the game at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
Nix also pointed to Allen’s toughness as a key quality that separates the four-time Pro Bowler from many of his peers.
“I think one of the things that sets him apart is just his toughness, his ability to make play after play at his maximum speeds, his peak performance. It’s been fun to watch him play throughout his career.”
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“It feels like he came into the league, but he’s been in there for a while at this point, making play after play. He’s just kind of a generational talent. You don’t see that all the time, guys as big as the defensive linemen who are just able to be as athletic as skill players. It’s not normal. He’s got great arm strength, one of those, and where you can do it at a high level, too. It’s always been fun to watch.”
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Nix finished the regular season with a league-leading 612 passing attempts, amassing 3,931 yards through the air. The former Oregon standout was also credited with 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during the 2025 season.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up before the first quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union)
The New England Patriots took the top spot in the AFC East, while the Bills earned a playoff berth via the wild card.
The Broncos are still looking for the franchise’s first playoff win since Peyton Manning guided the team to the Super Bowl 50 title a decade ago. The winners of Saturday’s Bills-Broncos postseason divisional round will earn a spot in the AFC Championship Game.
The Houston Texans will face the Patriots in the second AFC Divisional Round to decide the other half of the conference championship.
