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PHOTOS: Broncos Defeat Bills in Divisional Playoff

By January 19, 2026 | updated 2 hours ago

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Frank Crum (73) is swarmed by his teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the AFC championship game against the Bills. The Broncos defeated the Bills 33-30 in overtime. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) got injured on the next to the last play of the game during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was injured on the second to last play of the game.during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks unusually stoic as he leaves the field after the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Later at a press conference, Head Coach Sean Payton announced that Nix had broken a bone in his ankle and was out for the rest of the season. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Broncos fans take up the decibel level every time the Bills got the ball during the 3rd quarter of a game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts to not being able to hear, because of the crowd in the second quarter of a game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’davious White (27) gets an interference call on this dropped catch by Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19), putting the Broncos in good field position to win the game during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’jordan Humphrey (17) hauls in a touchdown pass in the end zone to give the Broncos the lead near the end of the 2nd quarter during the second round of the AFC playoff at Empower Field at Mile Hi on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’jordan Humphrey (17) celebrates a touchdow in the second quarter of a game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’quan McMillian (29) celebrates after getting an interception in overtime of a playoff game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game 33-30 to advance to the AFC championship. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) carries the ball in for a touchdown in the 4th quarter against the Bills during the second round of the playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) intercepts the ball meant for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (1) during the third quarter of the second round of the AFC playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) gets a first down on 4th and 1 in the first quarter of a game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) carries the ball during the 4th quarter of game against the Bills during the second round of the playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) wraps up Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) after a short gain against the Bills during the second round of the playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) jumps on a fumble during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) flies after Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) fumbles the ball during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the second quarter of a game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) kicks a field goal in the first quarter of a game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) quarter of a game against the Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Broncos defensive coach Vance Joseph signals the defense on a play during the second half of round two of the playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) wraps up Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) after a short gain against the Bills during the second round of the playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Th e Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) goes after Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws the ball during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) fumbles the ball during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) carries the ball during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)/
Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) is brought down by a host of Bills during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Broncos Head coach Sean Payton highlights some plays during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) is pursued by Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop (24) during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) is pursued by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) is unable to make a catch during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)/
Denver Broncos guard Alex Palczewski (63) reacts after Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) kicks the winning field goal during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) defends Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) on a touchdown pass during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) carries the ball while being defended by Buffalo Bills defensive end Javon Solomon (56) during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The Broncos won the game in overtime 33-30. (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett)
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