Bo Nix shines in return from broken ankle, but Broncos fall to Packers 33-13
- Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix returned from a broken ankle on Friday, leading his team in a 33-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
- Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love led a 12-play, 63-yard touchdown drive in his only series, while kicker Trey Smack added four field goals to snap Denver's eight-game preseason winning streak.
- In his first live action since breaking his ankle against Buffalo seven months ago, Nix completed 6 of 9 passes for 76 yards, including a 35-yard catch by Jaylen Waddle and a 21-yard touchdown to Harvey.
- Broncos cornerback Riley Moss left the game with a rib injury, while former University of Colorado receiver Will Sheppard caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Tyrod Taylor, giving Green Bay a 17-10 halftime lead.
- The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to host Arizona on Friday night, while the Denver Broncos prepare to host Minnesota in their next preseason matchup.
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Broncos' Nix throws for TD in return from injury
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who underwent two offseason surgeries to repair a fractured right ankle, made his first preseason appearance Friday night, playing 14 snaps and finishing 6-of-9 passing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
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Bo Nix shines in return from broken ankle, but Broncos fall to Packers 33-13
Bo Nix had a successful return in Denver's 33-13 preseason loss to Green Bay after recovering from a broken right ankle. He connected with R.J.
Broncos' Bo Nix tosses TD, connects with Waddle in return from ankle injury: 'Like riding a bike'
Bo Nix's 21-yard touchdown toss to RJ Harvey two plays after hooking up with new speedster Jaylen Waddle for 35 yards highlighted the Denver quarterback's successful return from a broken ankle in the Broncos' 33-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Friday night.
Bo Nix's Return To Game Action Provides Encouraging Signs
For Broncos Country, Bo Nix’s return has been a day the fanbase has been yearning for. It was a tough watch to see him end his season on a broken ankle in a Divisional Round victory. Seven months later, he returned to the field in week two of the preseason. How did he fare? Encouraging Signs Aug 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) attempts a pass under pressure from Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte …
In the Friday games of the second Preseason week, Quarterback Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos was back again for the first time after his ankle break. Jordan Love and Bryce Young also have positive things to report - and the New York Jets even manage a shutout.
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