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Broncos beat Bills but lose Nix, Seahawks rout 49ers to advance to conference championship games
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Denver Broncos offensive tackle Frank Crum (73) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Pittsburgh. - photo by AP Photo/Jack Dempsey
The Denver Broncos are heading to the AFC championship game for the first time since winning their last Super Bowl 10 years ago, but they won't have Bo Nix under center after the second-year quarterback broke his right ankle. Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are going to the NFC title game after dominating the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills fell short again, with questionable officiating playing a role.