PHOTOS: Denver Broncos knocked out of playoffs, lose 31-7 to Buffalo Bills in AFC wild-card game

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos shakes hands with Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills after the fourth quarter of the Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

A Denver Broncos fan sits in the stands after the fourth quarter of the Buffalo Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10), Jarrett Stidham (8) and Zach Wilson (4) of the Denver Broncos take the field to face the Buffalo Bills before the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field to face the Buffalo Bills before the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills is introduced before the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Von Miller (40) of the Buffalo Bills prepares to take the field before the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos warms up for the Buffalo Bills before the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines before the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos hypes up before the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos hypes up before the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Buffalo Bills fans cheer as Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take a snap during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws to Devaughn Vele (17) as Dawuane Smoot (94) of the Buffalo Bills pressures during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs for a gain as Terrel Bernard (43) and Greg Rousseau (50) of the Buffalo Bills look to make a tackle during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring on a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammate Lucas Krull (85) after scoring on a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Dawson Knox (88) of the Buffalo Bills reacts to missing a potential touchdown pass from Josh Allen (17) during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills weighs the situation against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Matt Milano (58) and Damar Hamlin (3) of the Buffalo Bills tackle Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills runs against Brandon Jones (22) and the Denver Broncos defense during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) hands off to Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs as Taron Johnson (7) of the Buffalo Bills sizes him up during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Dixon (9) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass completion to Marvin Mims Jr. (19) on a fake punt attempt against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a reception from Riley Dixon (9) to convert a fake punt attempt against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Wil Lutz (3) of the Denver Broncos misses a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Wil Lutz (3) of the Denver Broncos misses a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos watches a replay during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos tackles Ray Davis (22) of the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos tackles James Cook (4) of the Buffalo Bills high during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills gets helped off the turf after being sacked by Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a deep pass from Bo Nix (10) as Terrel Bernard (43) of the Buffalo Bills defends during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills celebrates throwing a touchdown pass to Ty Johnson (26) during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills evades Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Connor McGovern (66) of the Buffalo Bills hoists Keon Coleman (0) after he caught a pass for a successful two-point conversion against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Dawson Knox (88) of the Buffalo Bills runs after making a catch as Riley Moss (21) and P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos pursue during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills buys time before throwing a dart for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Dondrea Tillman (92) of the Denver Broncos drags down James Cook (4) of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works the sidelines during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Terrel Bernard (43) and Damar Hamlin (3) of the Buffalo Bills break up a pass intended for Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Dorian Williams (42) of the Buffalo Bills reacts to making a big special teams tackle during the fourth quarter of the Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win over the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws as Von Miller (40) and Matt Milano (58) of the Buffalo Bills pressure during the fourth quarter of the Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Terrel Bernard (43) and Taron Johnson (7) of the Buffalo Bills tackle Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Mack Hollins (13) of the Buffalo Bills pushes Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos down after making a catch against his defense during the fourth quarter of the Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills embraces Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton after the fourth quarter of the Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the fourth quarter of the Buffalo Bills’ 31-7 AFC divisional playoff win at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)