He suffered the injury during the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. The injury occurred in the first half, but he was later slammed to the ground on his back by Maxx Crosby in the second half, which likely didn't help. Nix ended up completing 70.4% of his passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns in that game.

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.