When RussellWilson joined Sean Payton’s team in 2022, many thought it was a clear sign of a potential long-term partnership, with the former QB describing his relationship with the DenverBroncos as “a marriage.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was hoping to celebrate with Bo Nix before the quarterback gave him some bad news.

Holding the ball for a little more than 29 minutes, the Broncos' offense amassed 349 total yards and 22 first downs across 13 drives. Quarterback Bo Nix finished as both their leading passer (279 yards) and leading rusher (29 yards) despite playing the final few plays of the 33-30 overtime win on a fractured ankle.

As Sean Payton has served as the coach of the Denver Broncos, he's had the support of his wife, Skylene Montgomery.

Sean Payton has opened up on the circumstances in which he found out about Bo Nix's season-ending ankle injury.

"He’s such a strong, faith-based guy ... He knows that God has a plan for him," Sean Payton said after Bo Nix's ankle injury.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton addresses the media after a win against the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 AFC Divisional Round.

The Broncos are through to the AFC Championship Game, but it’s come at a massive cost. Payton revealed to a presumably shocked room that Nix sustained a broken ankle during the win and will undergo surgery next week. The HC said Nix suffered the injury on the penultimate play in overtime .