PHOTOS: Denver Broncos outlast Buffalo Bills 33-30 in AFC Divisional Round

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos rips an interception from Brandin Cooks (18) of the Buffalo Bills during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with fans after intercepting a pass thrown to Brandin Cooks (18) of the Buffalo Bills by Josh Allen (17) during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills reacts to throwing an interception to Ja’quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Fans head to the stadium before an NFL divisional matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, outside of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fan Manuel Garcia, right, gets dapped up by another fan before an NFL divisional matchup between the Broncos and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, outside of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans Joseph Hiatt, center-left, and Manuel Garcia, center-right, joins others in a celebratory shot and swig before an NFL divisional matchup between the Broncos and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, outside of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fan Beca Dominguez keeps her feet warm with a combination of Broncos themed boots, fuzzy leggings and a fire pit before an NFL divisional matchup between the Broncos and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, outside of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Julie Ramirez shows her replica Super Bowl Championship ring while tailgating before an NFL divisional matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, outside of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Fans funnel into the stadium before an NFL divisional matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, outside of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

A Denver Broncos fan soaks in the moment during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Filmmaker George Lucas walks off the field after hanging out with the Denver Broncos ownership group before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Frank Crum (73) of the Denver Broncos rumbles towards the end zone as Cam Lewis (39) of the Buffalo Bills closes in during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Frank Crum (73) of the Denver Broncos flips over Cam Lewis (39) of the Buffalo Bills for a touchdown during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Frank Crum (73) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates after scoring a receiving touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills communicates with his offense during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Bryant (13) of the Denver Broncos sheds Christian Benford (47) of the Buffalo Bills after making a catch during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, January 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills pushes through a pile of teammates and the Denver Broncos defense during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos blows past Shaq Thompson (45) of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (17) of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass from Bo Nix (10) as Darnell Savage (25) of the Buffalo Bills wraps him up during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after drawing a pass interference from Tre’davious White (27) of the Buffalo Bills during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos draws a key pass interference call on Taron Johnson (7) of the Buffalo Bills during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans celebrate after Bo Nix (10) and Marvin Mims Jr. (19) hooked up for a pass and catch touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills rushes through Riley Moss (21) and Devon Key (26) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos tackles Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans get loud during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after intercepting Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos blows up Dawson Knox (88) of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keon Coleman (0) of the Buffalo Bills dives for the end zone against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos works during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws deep against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) and Lil’jordan Humphrey (17) of the Denver Broncos celebrate after hooking up for a touchdown pass and catch against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles for a gain as Joey Bosa (97) of the Buffalo Bills chases during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos sheds Cole Bishop (24) and Matt Milano (58) of the Buffalo Bills as he makes a big gain during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Garett Bolles (72) after throwing a touchdown to Marvin Mims Jr. (19) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos draws a pass interference call on Tre’davious White (27) of the Buffalo Bills during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos draws a key pass interference call on Taron Johnson (7) of the Buffalo Bills during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Wil Lutz (3) of the Denver Broncos makes a game-winning field goal during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nik Bonitto (15) and Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrate after the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

James Cook III (4) of the Buffalo Bills watches seconds before Wil Lutz (3) of the Denver Broncos kicks a game-winning field goal during overtime of the Broncos’ 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills walks on the field after the Denver Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)