The Denver Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship Game with a dramatic 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills. A clutch interception by Ja'Quan McMillian and a late touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Marvin Mims Jr. sealed the win, overcoming a 176-yard rushing performance by Buffalo.

Denver's defense forced five takeaways, a stark turnaround from a season-long trend of struggling to generate turnovers. Despite losing two wide receivers to injury, coach Sean Payton's squad lived up to its reputation for winning close games, a hallmark of their 14-3 regular season.

For Buffalo, the loss extends a painful playoff narrative. Josh Allen threw an interception in the only overtime possession, and the Bills' defense couldn't get a final stop. The defeat marks another early exit for a team that has been a perennial contender but has yet to break through to the Super Bowl.