Peyton Manning didn’t believe Bo Nix was really injured.

Denver Broncos legend Peyton Manning couldn’t quite believe his eyes when he saw the news about Bo Nix’s injury on Saturday night.

He thought it was all fake.

Manning is one of the most recognizable characters in Broncos folklore and is likely hoping to see his former team reach the Super Bowl. However, it’s not going to be as easy, given what we learned after they punched their ticket to the conference championship.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton delivered a shocker in his postgame press conference after beating the Buffalo Bills, revealing that Nix sustained a fractured ankle.

Manning apparently didn’t catch the presser and saw the injury update online. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, he sent a text to a team official asking whether it was a hoax.

“When Sean Payton uttered these words, it really sent shockwaves through the NFL and people close to the Denver Broncos,” Rapoport said on Sunday, “so much so that Peyton Manning texted a team official ‘Is this a hoax?’”

“He saw it online, saw nothing after the game, could not believe it was real.”

Peyton Manning Was Everyone On Saturday Night

Bo Nix (Credit: IMAGN)
It’s easy to see how Peyton Manning thought there may have been some trolling at play. Bo Nix appeared to be fine after the game, with no injury announced until that presser.

But there’s already a surgery scheduled for Tuesday despite the lack of any indication from the second-year quarterback.

It really is one of the more bizarre injuries of recent memory.

Meanwhile, backup Jarrett Stidham has been named as the starter for the AFC Championship Game.

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.