Divisional Recap: Bears Defense Dominates, Nix Injury Mars Broncos Win

The Cost of Victory: Bo Nix Out

The Denver Broncos (14-4) are heading to the AFC Championship Game after a thrilling 33-30 OT victory over the Bills, but the cost was devastating. Rookie sensation Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle in overtime and is OUT for the remainder of the playoffs.

Dynasty Analysis: The Bo Nix Hold While this is a brutal end to his rookie campaign, Dynasty managers should NOT panic sell.

• Performance: validated his QB1 potential in this game (3 TD).
• Outlook: He will be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
• Verdict: This is a classic "Hold" or potentially a "Buy Low" if an owner is shortsighted. The injury is bone (clean break), not ligament (ACL/Achilles), which usually means a full return to form.

Bears Defense: The Real Deal

The Chicago Bears held the high-powered Rams offense to just 13 points in a 20-13 slugfest victory.

Dynasty Analysis: Elite Asset If you are holding the Bears D/ST in Dynasty, you have a top-3 unit for 2026.

• They shut down Kyren Williams (under 3.5 YPC).
• They forced Matthew Stafford into uncomfortable check-downs.
• Verdict: Do not stream against them. They are a "set and forget" unit.

Seahawks vs 49ers: A Statement Blowout

The 41-6 scoreline says it all. The Seahawks are peaking at the exact right time.

Kenneth Walker III: Dynasty RB1? Walker's 3-TD performance wasn't just volume; it was dominance. With the 49ers defense crumbling, Walker solidified himself as a top-5 Dynasty RB asset heading into the offseason.