The Broncos are sitting on top of the AFC West at 6-2, but the numbers behind Bo Nix’s season tell a different story.
Through eight games, Denver’s quarterback has completed 59.6% of his passes, the lowest mark of his three NFL seasons. NFL.com’s official statistics show Nix has gone 149 of 250 for 1,493 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions.
That drop stands out because accuracy was supposed to be one of his calling cards. As a rookie in 2024, Nix completed 66.3% of his throws while piling up 3,775 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Last season, that number slipped to 63.4%, with 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns. Now, midway through his third year, he’s below 60% and down 6.7 percentage points from his rookie season.
The efficiency dip shows up in other places too. Nix is averaging 6.0 yards per attempt, down from 6.7 in 2024 and 6.4 last season.
Still, Denver keeps finding ways to win.
Sunday’s 28-24 comeback against the Chiefs was a reminder of what Nix can do when the offense gets rolling. He finished 20 of 32 for 222 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, good for a 62.5% completion rate and a 103.9 passer rating. More importantly, he helped Denver erase an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit.
That was a step up from the week before, when Nix went 15 of 29 against Arizona in a 30-16 Broncos win, a 51.7% clip. Even with that uneven production, Denver has managed to stay afloat because of timely offensive plays and a defense that keeps games close.
But the concern isn’t going away. Nix has finished under 60% in four of his eight starts this season, and the Broncos’ challenge now is getting more consistent efficiency from the passing game while they try to hold onto first place in the division.
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