Wild New Rumor Accuses Bo Nix Of “Faking” Injury

The internet could be a dangerous place.

A wild rumor regarding Bo Nix’s injury has gone into circulation on social media.

The Denver Broncos quarterback is done for the playoffs after sustaining a fractured ankle during Saturday’s Divisional Round win vs. the Buffalo Bills.

Nix did not appear to be hurt, so it came as a total surprise when Sean Payton revealed he was set for surgery.

Payton said that Nix suffered the injury on the second-to-last play in overtime, and some people aren’t buying it. Even Peyton Manning thought it was a hoax.

Viral Rumor Shades Bo Nix’s Agent

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
One rumor has popped up on social media claiming that Nix’s agent advised him to fake the injury.

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“Rumor has it #Broncos QB Bo Nix’s agent advised him to fake his ankle injury to avoid another “playoff disaster” and keep him under contract for a third consecutive season,” it reads.

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Of course, it’s not true. It also doesn’t appear that anyone finds it funny.

“Yes, he really had a “playoff disaster” yesterday. Almost 300 yards and 3 touchdowns. It was awful,” a fan wrote in the comments. “This may be the dumbest post on social media today and that is not an easy accomplishment.”

Yes, he really had a “playoff disaster” yesterday. Almost 300 yards and 3 touchdowns. It was awful. This may be the dumbest post on social media today and that is not an easy accomplishment.

— David Andrews (@DavidAn43002311) January 18, 2026

“You are a ret**d,” another stated.

You are a retard

— Stephen Heim (@Steveh824) January 18, 2026

Some parody posts just don’t hit like they’re expected to.

Richard Johnson has seen better days.