Bo Nix didn’t light up the stat sheet in Denver’s 30-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams, but he did enough to keep the Broncos moving - and that was enough to draw strong praise from former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck.
The Broncos, who entered the 2026 season with plenty of hype, opened with a jolt when they were beaten by the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-10, in Week 1. They steadied themselves in Week 2 with a late comeback against the Jacksonville Jaguars, though that game also featured another uneven showing from Nix and the new-look offense.
Sunday night was more of the same in terms of production, but the result finally went Denver’s way. Nix threw for 186 yards with 2 touchdowns and an interception, and he added another score on the ground. Talanoa Hufanga also made a major impact defensively, picking off reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford twice.
After the game, Hasselbeck singled out Nix’s demeanor while talking with Scott Van Pelt on Sunday night.
"He seems unfazed with the idea that the offense is struggling. That is a great trait to have as a quarterback," Hasselbeck said while speaking with Scott Van Pelt on Sunday night.
Hasselbeck also described Nix as "streaky."
That assessment fit the flow of the night. Denver was shut out in the first half and trailed 16-0 heading into the third quarter, drawing boos from the home crowd. Then the Broncos flipped the script, putting up 30 points after halftime to escape with the win.
Nix threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant in the third quarter, then found Nate Adkins for another score in the same frame. Later, a controversial pass interference call went Denver’s way, setting up the game-winning touchdown run by Nix.
The numbers still told the story of a defense-heavy, messy game. The Rams finished with 482 total yards, while the Broncos managed 257. That gap raised more questions about Davis Webb’s role as the playcaller, especially with Sean Payton no longer handling those duties.
Still, Denver is 2-1, and it has gotten there while the offense has fallen well short of expectations. Up next is a road trip to face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4, and it may not be long before Payton is back calling plays on offense again.
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