The Herd with Colin Cowherd Seahawks DOMINATE 49ers, Broncos BEAT Bills in OT, Nix breaks his ankle
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Jan 18, 2026 Seattle shocked the football world with a 41-6 blowout against the 49ers, showcasing their Super Bowl potential. Meanwhile, the Broncos edged out the Bills in a thrilling overtime finish, but not without a heavy toll—Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle. John Middlekauff dives into the fallout from these playoff games, questioning coaching decisions and roster constructions, particularly in Buffalo. He also dissects the Falcons' puzzling hire of Kevin Stefanski and the troubling injury situation in San Francisco.
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Broncos Lose QB, Title Hope Takes Hit
- The Broncos lost starting QB Bo Nix to a broken ankle just after they reached the AFC Championship hosting spot.
- That injury transforms Denver from a strong contender into a team now unlikely to win the Super Bowl with a backup quarterback.
Prepare Backups Rapidly And Deliberately
- Sean Payton must stabilize the Broncos emotionally and rep-wise quickly to prepare a backup for the AFC Championship.
- Do intensive, focused preparations because backups lack season-long reps and need accelerated readiness.
Bills' Playoff Pattern Raises Job Risk
- The Bills repeatedly lose playoff games in excruciating ways tied to turnovers and game management.
- Those recurring collapses create realistic pressure on head coach Sean McDermott and the organization's leadership.