According to beat reporter Zac Stevens, Nix suffered three fractures in his lower back towards the end of the regular season, but he kept on playing through the pain and discomfort. His injuries, which were more specifically process fractures of three vertebrae, occurred during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders way back on Nov. 24.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix got his playoff debut off to a great start by completing a 43-yard touchdown pass to former college teammate Troy Franklin.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP

Bo Nix, one of Denver's most trumpeted rookie QBs since the Elway days, has written the first chapter of what he hopes is a similar book, right down to losing his first playoff game by the same score ( 31-7 to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills ).

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix played through a broken bone in his back in the latter part of his stellar rookie season.

Following the Denver Broncos' elimination, quarterback Bo Nix has made a shocking revelation about a major secret from his rookie NFL season. The 2024 NFL season has ended for the Denver Broncos. Following their elimination at the hands of the Bills,