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There are eight NFL teams left in the playoffs.
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Two of them feature the Bosa brothers, Joey and Nick.
They aren’t able to impact games in the same way right now, though.
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Is Joey Bosa related to Nick Bosa?
Yes, as you expect, Joey and Nick Bosa aren’t just related. They are brothers.
Joey is the older of the pair, who both starred at Ohio State before coming to the NFL.
How Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa are different in 2026 playoffs
The difference here is that Joey is healthy, while Nick is not.
Nick is out with a season-ending knee injury. Despite that, his San Francisco 49ers will play on Saturday night in the NFC’s Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks.
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First, he’ll get a chance to watch from afar as Joey’s Buffalo Bills take on the Denver Broncos on Saturday afternoon.
Joey is in his first season away from the Los Angeles Chargers, and he has been a crucial pickup for the Buffalo defense.
A meeting in the Super Bowl would be incredible for the Bosa family, although a bit bittersweet with Nick unable to play.
That’s still a possibility as Saturday’s action gets underway.