Broncos QB Bo Nix and WR Troy Franklin became the first rookies in NFL history to connect for a touchdown in a playoff game, per CBS Sports.

Who is Franklin? Learn more about his connection with Nix and how the Broncos made it a point to keep the duo togther.

The Denver Broncos have drawn first blood in Upstate New York. The eight-point underdogs took the opening possession 70 yards on five plays, striking deep into the heart of the Buffalo Bills with a 43-yard Bo Nix touchdown pass to Troy Franklin.

In the first quarter of Sunday’s NFL Wild Card game, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix found former Oregon teammate and fellow rookie Troy Franklin for a 43-yard touchdown in the first quarter. The long toss gave No. 7 seed Denver a 7-0 lead on the road at the No. 2 seed Buffalo Bills.

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix and wide receiver Troy Franklin made NFL history with their touchdown in the wild-card game.

Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden showed a vote of faith in the Denver Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix in the NFL Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills and MVP candidate Josh Allen. Nix repaid Gruden with an early touchdown pass.