When RussellWilson joined Sean Payton’s team in 2022, many thought it was a clear sign of a potential long-term partnership, with the former QB describing his relationship with the DenverBroncos as “a marriage.

"He’s such a strong, faith-based guy ... He knows that God has a plan for him," Sean Payton said after Bo Nix's ankle injury.

Holding the ball for a little more than 29 minutes, the Broncos' offense amassed 349 total yards and 22 first downs across 13 drives. Quarterback Bo Nix finished as both their leading passer (279 yards) and leading rusher (29 yards) despite playing the final few plays of the 33-30 overtime win on a fractured ankle.

Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos have a tall task ahead of them. After they knocked off the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, it was announced that starting quarterback Bo Nix would miss the remainder of the playoffs with a broken ankle.

As Sean Payton has served as the coach of the Denver Broncos, he's had the support of his wife, Skylene Montgomery.

Released in 2023 after losing a training camp competition to Blake Grupe, Lutz has rebounded nicely in Denver. He hit all four of his field goals in Saturday’s victory, including the 50-yarder that gave the Broncos the win in overtime. Lutz spent his first six seasons with the Saints.

Just hours after Bo Nix’s season-ending injury during the 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills, talk of his replacement gained traction. Now, former quarterback Nick Foles didn’t just send prayers for Nix’s recovery but also outlined a major weakness of Mike Vrabel’s team that the Denver Broncos could leverage in their biggest game of the year.

With Bo Nix now sidelined for the remainder of the playoffs with a fractured ankle he suffered during the Denver Broncos' AFC Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, the AFC West team could be looking for last-minute quarterback help.