Bo Nix

All season long, the Broncos’ victory hopes and Super Bowl dreams have often hinged on one, wildly-successful result: Bo Nix taking Denver’s troops the length of the field for a go-ahead, victory-securing score. Having authored a league-best seven game-winning drives in the regular season — and five fourth quarter comebacks — Nix penned his finest chapter on Jan. 17, 2026, rocketing a 26-yard dime to his speedy wideout to secure a final-minute lead. Overtime would ultimately be required, but Nix’s veteran-like clutch gene would prevail nonetheless in a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills. Nix left it all out on the field, stamping his team’s AFC Title berth through a 279-yard, three-touchdown showcase in his first-ever playoff win.