What happened: Drew Brees attempted to come out of retirement and play for Denver after Bo Nix's ankle injury before the AFC Championship Game. He felt discomfort in his wrist during a workout, and the idea was dropped.

Why it matters: The episode shows how far Denver was willing to go for quarterback help at a pivotal point in the season after losing Bo Nix. It also adds detail to Brees' Broncos comeback push as Denver moves on from a 31-10 final against Kansas City.

What to watch: Watch for any fuller timeline around when the workout happened and how close Denver came to making the move. The Broncos also turn ahead after the 31-10 loss to Kansas City.