Bo Nix keeps finding the moment, and the Broncos keep finding ways to win.
That was the story again in Denver’s Week 3 victory over the Rams, a game that started ugly for the Broncos and still ended with the same familiar finish: Nix taking over when it mattered most. The offense spent much of the first half looking lost, yet Denver still reached halftime with 30 points despite managing only 67 total yards.
That mismatch between the process and the result has become part of the Broncos’ identity. They can look out of sorts early, then suddenly snap into gear after the break. Against Los Angeles, it happened again.
Nix was right in the middle of it. He completed just 50 percent of his passes, but the box score doesn’t tell the full story. All three of his touchdowns came in the second half, and he kept delivering in the biggest spots as Denver closed out another close game.
That’s become a pattern with this team, especially in games that start slow. The Broncos have now won two straight, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Rams, and Nix outdueled Trevor Lawrence and Matthew Stafford when the pressure rose.
Denver has now lost only three home games in the Nix era, and this one carries extra weight because of the opponent. The Rams are, arguably, the most talented team in the NFL, which makes this more than just another win on the schedule. It’s a statement result.
The Broncos finished September 2-1, marking the first time in the Sean Payton era that they’ve been above .500 in the opening month of the season. And once again, Nix was at the center of it all.
He finished with three touchdowns, including two passing scores and the late QB sneak that became the game-winner.
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