But after the game ended, Broncos head coach Sean Payton delivered the bombshell news to reporters: Nix had a fractured ankle. He'd be out for the rest of the playoffs. It had everyone trying to figure out what play it had happened on.

Despite a battered defense, the 49ers, led by Kyle Shanahan, aim for a playoff win, boosted by Fred Warner's key comeback. Can San Francisco find a way?

CeeDee Lamb has cleared concussion protocol, practiced in full and has top-five value this week if he returns, as expected. Lon Horwedel / Imagn Images Welcome to the Week 15 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury ...

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks will take on the No. 12 James Madison Dukes in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Autzen Stadium on Dec. 20. With an 11-1 record during the regular season, the Ducks are looking to make a playoff run and win their ...

The Big Ten Conference features a student-athlete availability report for all football competition ahead of the 2025 season. "The well-being of our students, coaches, and staff, as well as the integrity of our competitions are of paramount importance ...

Ben DiNucci was working as an NFL analyst for CBS before he signed with the Broncos, and he reacted to the Bo Nix injury on TV one day before signing.

These are five significant injuries from Week 16 of the NFL season, and how they'll affect the remainder of the fantasy football season. Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass against the New ...

The Patriots opened as 4.5-point road favorites over the Broncos for the AFC championship, while the Seahawks opened as 1.5-point home favorites over the Rams for the NFC championship, according to DraftKings lines.