Andrew PetersAugust 19, 2024
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Bo Nix once again impressed as the Denver Broncos rookie looks to win the QB1 battle against Zach Wilson.
In a win against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nix had 80 passing yards and a touchdown, completing eight of his nine passes in limited action. Nix also tallied 12 rushing yards on three attempts.
Wilson finished with 29 passing yards and a touchdown on 2-of-6 passing while Jared Stidham had 65 passing yards and an interception.
NFL @NFLBo Nix looking comfortable out there 🔥
He finds Tim Patrick for the @Broncos TD!
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After another impressive outing, Broncos fans hyped Nix as Denver’s QB1 this season.
Jake Clemons @refjakeclemonsThat’s it, I’ve seen enough – Bo Nix is QB1!! #BroncosCountry, let’s ride! pic.twitter.com/N78q2U9oiN
Bryce 🎸 @MileHighMimsBo Nix today:
8/9
80 yards
1 TD
140.7 passer rating
12 rush yards
QB1 pic.twitter.com/OpE7EnAEtQ
Ben Buchanan @benb81811Bo Nix just won the QB1 job halfway through this game.
Sit him next week.
Hamza @hammytakesIf it isn’t apparent, Bo Nix has won the QB1 job for Denver
Ian Cameron @bobanobetsSurely Bo Nix has done enough to be QB1 in Week 1 for the Denver Broncos #BroncosCountry
Dylan Tate @DTate50Bo Nix QB1…I’ve seen more than enough.
Zach @Zach161220Wrap up Bo Nix until September. Far and away QB1
Bob Morris @BobMorrisSportsBo Nix just sealed the deal tonight.
QB1
The Real Avery Lynch @YoungBull_LynchSeven drives for Bo Nix in the preseason, six of them led to points. Efficient, decisive, and methodical.
QB1
#BroncosCountry
Jordan Lopez @JordanTLopezThe Broncos finally have the guy
Bo Nix is QB1 🥹🔥 pic.twitter.com/4WhsTFwP39
Darius Wilkins @BestKidWilkinsBo Nix Is The Real Deal He’s QB1 He’s Very Comfortable In This Offense
In Nix’s first preseason game, he was 15-of-21 with 125 passing yards and a touchdown along with 17 rushing yards. In that same game against the Indianapolis Colts, Wilson had 117 yards on 10-of-13 passing.
While Wilson has a leg up on Nix because of his experience, Nix has been slightly more impressive and it could be enough for him to be named the starter. Denver still has one more preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals next week, which could help the Broncos make a final decision.
The Broncos drafted Nix 13th overall after an impressive collegiate career. He spent three seasons at Auburn before finishing up his career at Oregon, where he was named a Heisman finalist after throwing for 4,145 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
Now, he’ll look to follow up his collegiate success with a big rookie year.