The Broncos placed Nix (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nix was already ruled out for the rest of the playoffs after breaking a bone in his ankle during the Broncos' 33-30 overtime win over the Bills during the AFC divisional round. His move to injured reserve is a procedural one, given that it opens a space on the Broncos' roster for center Luke Wattenberg (shoulder), who was activated from IR in a corresponding move. Jarrett Stidham will start at quarterback for the Broncos against the Patriots during Sunday's AFC Championship Game while Sam Ehlinger serves as the backup.

The Patriots activated Hollins (abdomen) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Hollins landed on injured reserve in late December due to an abdominal injury. He has progressed enough in his recovery to be activated from IR, and while he's still listed as questionable, it appears the veteran wide receiver is on track to play against Denver on Sunday. Hollins' return would mean less snaps on offense available for DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams.

Davis (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Davis was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol just in time for Sunday's elimination game. The starting outside cornerback is all set to suit up opposite Christian Gonzalez, securing a healthy starting secondary for the Patriots defense.

Elliss (hip) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Elliss managed to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited for consecutive sessions to start the week. The inside linebacker logged 40 defensive snaps in last Sunday's playoff win over the Texans and is all set to reprise his role in New England's defense for this weekend's elimination game.

Jennings (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Jennings has passed the NFL's concussion protocol after a week of full practice, but remains questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest. With both Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson healthy and ready for Sunday, the Patriots must decide if the team will allocate a roster spot for Jennings' activation or if there are more pressing needs elsewhere that would consume an active roster spot.

Skinner (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has been a reliable depth piece for most of the Broncos' season, but a downgrade to limited participation in Friday's practice may mean the backup safety will not be able to suit up for Sunday's game. The 24-year-old is primarily a special-teams player, and if he is unable to take the field, another defensive back or wide receiver will likely take over his snaps.

Bryant (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant, who sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win over the Bills, logged a limited practice Wednesday, but following full sessions Thursday and Friday, he's been cleared to face New England. Meanwhile, fellow WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) has been deemed questionable after three straight limited practices, and if Franklin is limited or out Sunday, Bryant and Marvin Mims would stand to pick up added snaps alongside Courtland Sutton.

Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Sanders has yet to make his season debut, having started the year on injured reserve. The third-year linebacker had his 21-day practice window opened this past Saturday. The 24-year-old was able to practice fully throughout the week, but will ultimately not be activated for Sunday's game. The Broncos currently have 10 active linebackers, and the availability within the unit is likely one of the reasons that Sanders will have to continue to wait for a shot to suit up.

Franklin (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin, who was limited to 13 snaps in this past Saturday's divisional-round win over the Bills, was able to practice in a limited fashion this week, but his status for the AFC Championship Game won't be confirmed until the Broncos' inactives are posted ahead of the team's 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Franklin ends up limited or out this weekend, added WR snaps alongside Courtland Sutton would be available for Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.

Krull (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Krull has been on injured reserve since breaking his foot back in October, and the reserve tight end will have to miss yet another pivotal game. The 27-year-old was a full participant in practice throughout the week, but the space demanded by the active roster and the reserve player's relatively low-priority role are likely what kept him from being activated for Sunday's contest.