A fluky play led to the end of Bo Nix’s season.

Bo Nix deserved a better ending.

The Denver Broncos quarterback suffered a fractured bone in his ankle late in the 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills. Sean Payton announced that he will have season-ending surgery.

Payton also revealed that backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start in Nix’s place in the AFC Championship game against either the New England Patriots or Houston Texans. The head coach confirmed the injury after the game, saying it occurred on the second-to-last play of overtime.

“On the second to last play in overtime, Bo fractured a bone in his right ankle,” Payton said. Even though he said it was the “second to last play,” it was actually the play before where Bo Nix got hurt.

We are now seeing a higher angle on that play. That play was a designed quarterback run by Nix that lost two yards.

After that play, he threw a deep ball to Mims that drew a crucial pass interference penalty. Bo Nix then took a knee to set Wil Lutz up for the game-winning field goal.

Nix finished Saturday, completing 26-of-46 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also led his team with 29 rushing yards on 12 carries.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.