Have you watched the Bills vs. Broncos game on Saturday? If yeah, then you must have an idea of what Bo Nix and Troy Franklin cooked. That moment heated up the entire NFL world. These two have been making waves all season. And during the Wild Card weekend, they took things to the next level.

As the game went on, Nix and Franklin straight-up made history during the 1st quarter of the game. And after that fire play, Nix couldn’t help but joke, saying, “Troy and I, we’ve just been saving that for the playoffs.” Classic Nix—cool as ever but showing they’re ready to flex in the postseason. That TD wasn’t just showing off; it proved these two have the chemistry and the swag to pull through when it matters most.

One of the few times Bo Nix smiled, he joked about his TD pass: “Troy and I, we’ve just been saving that for the playoffs”

Even though the Broncos got knocked out of the playoffs, Bo Nix kept it real about the season. He called out the need to put up more points against elite teams like the Bills, saying, “We definitely have to score more than 7 points. We went to Baltimore and scored 10. Scored 7 today.” It was a straight-up moment of honesty. Pointing out what Denver needs to work on to keep up with the NFL’s top dogs.

Despite the loss, Nix reflected on his rookie year with a positive mindset. “I thought it was gonna be in a strange way, like you go to the new level and get into the NFL. Expected it’s tough. But I’m pleased how at the end of the day, I have 11 guys, they got 11 guys. We compete first down to score points. It’s a new system, learning, picking up quick, and professional. It’s kind of what we do with our job.” Nix said. With that kind of growth and mindset, Nix is only gonna level up, and his future in the NFL is looking bright. Even through the loss, that historic moment of making a record, that will forever be in the books of NFL history is still amazing.

Broncos face harsh reality after wild card loss: What’s next?

What a ride it was for the Denver Broncos this season, huh? After a strong start and a surprisingly solid run, the playoff dreams crashed and burned in the Wild Card round. With a 31-7 blowout against the Bills. But not before Bo Nix and Troy Franklin made history with a jaw-dropping 43-yard touchdown connection. That happened at 12:36 mark in the first quarter. They became the first rookie duo to score a touchdown in NFL playoff games. And that was their 23rd touchdown connection—locking them in the NFL record books. That’s insane. It was a highlight in a game that otherwise felt like a harsh wake-up call for Denver.

It’s not every day you see a rookie QB-WR duo. Let alone two college teammates, get drafted together, and straight-up make history in the pros. But that’s exactly what Bo Nix and Troy Franklin did, picking up where they left off at Oregon. The 43-yard TD came on Denver’s first drive, giving them a quick 7-0 lead. It was a major flex for Denver’s offense, but sadly, the defense couldn’t hold it down. The once-feared “Orange Crush” defense got totally steamrolled by Buffalo’s offense, and Denver ended up getting outclassed when it counted.

The loss hit hard, especially after Payton had been pushing the team to think bigger—like, hosting playoff games instead of barely making it. He didn’t sugarcoat the reality, saying, “It’s got to fuel you and light a fire in the direction we need to go.” The Bills exposed all the weak spots in Denver’s game that need fixing if they wanna make a real playoff run next year. It was a brutal reminder that the Broncos still have a long way to go before they’re back to being a true NFL powerhouse.

For Broncos fans, the sting is real. What felt like a major comeback ended with a fizzle, and now it’s all eyes on the offseason. Payton’s got some big moves to make if he wants to turn this flicker of hope into something solid. Can he rebuild? Or is Denver’s climb back to relevance gonna be an uphill battle? Guess we’ll see, but the heat’s on for Payton to make it happen.