NIX: ALLEN IS THE KEY

Bo aims to take down superhero Josh

- BY KEITH WEBSTER

BO NIX aims to take a major scalp in the playoffs tonight but admits he is in awe of “superhero” opposite number, Josh Allen.

Quarterback Nix led the Denver Broncos to a spectacular 14-3 season - best in the NFL - earning them a bye last weekend and homefield advantage throughout the postseason.

But he has seen up close how good Buffalo Bills QB Allen is, having lost to him in the opening round of last year's playoffs when Nix was a rookie.

And after Allen (inset) led Buffalo to an underdog win over Jacksonville on the road last week, Nix knows what to expect with a place in the final four at stake.

"He's incredible," Nix said of Allen. "He's the MVP of the league for a reason.