Bo Nix Keeps Making History as Broncos Stay Hot with Win Over Packers
Bo Nix is doing more than just winning games - he’s rewriting the early-career quarterback record books. In Denver’s 34-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 15, the rookie signal-caller added another chapter to what’s quickly becoming one of the most impressive starts to an NFL career we’ve seen in a long time.
Let’s break down just how historic this performance was.
Climbing the All-Time Wins List
With the win, Nix moved into a four-way tie for the second-most victories by a quarterback in their first two NFL seasons. He now shares that spot with Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck, and Dak Prescott - all of whom hit the 22-win mark early in their careers.
One more victory puts Nix alone in second place. Three more?
He owns the record outright, surpassing none other than Russell Wilson, who won 24 games in his first two seasons.
That’s not just fast company - that’s elite company. And Nix is showing no signs of slowing down.
Touchdown Milestones That Echo Legends
Nix also joined an exclusive club with his fourth game of the season throwing four or more touchdown passes. Only two other quarterbacks have done that in their second year: Dan Marino and Patrick Mahomes.
That’s not just a stat - that’s a statement. Marino and Mahomes are two of the most explosive arms the league has ever seen, and Nix is now mentioned in the same breath when it comes to early-career production.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Nix is now just the second quarterback in NFL history to top 7,000 passing yards, 50+ touchdowns, and 20+ wins across his first two seasons. The only other player to hit those marks?
Marino. That’s a level of statistical dominance that puts Nix in rarefied air.
Making His Mark in Broncos History
What Nix is doing isn’t just historic on the league level - it’s resonating in Denver, too. The Broncos have now won 11 straight games, tying the second-longest winning streak in franchise history. The only longer run came in 1998, when John Elway led Denver to a 13-0 start on the way to a Super Bowl title.
That’s the kind of company Nix is keeping right now - Marino, Mahomes, Elway. Not bad for a guy still in just his second season.
He also became the fifth quarterback in Broncos history to throw at least 20 touchdown passes in back-to-back seasons, and he reached 50 career passing touchdowns faster than all but 16 quarterbacks in league history. His four games with at least four passing touchdowns rank third all-time through a quarterback’s first two seasons - and third in franchise history as well.
Oh, and with 23 passing touchdowns on the year, he’s currently tied for fifth-most in the NFL. That’s not just efficient - that’s top-tier production.
Praise from All Sides
Nix’s performance didn’t go unnoticed by the opposition. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur had high praise for the young quarterback after the game.
“He’s a great athlete, No. 1,” LaFleur said.
“But I’ll have to go back and truly sit back and watch the tape - he made a ton of plays. He made plays in rhythm, he made plays off schedule.
That’s what the great ones do, and he played great tonight.”
Broncos head coach Sean Payton echoed that sentiment, focusing on Nix’s poise and pocket presence.
“That’s a real impressive rush front, and to come out of that game with no sacks - I thought we did a good job,” Payton said. “We had a good protection plan. He really made some plays with his feet, and he made some plays up in the pocket.”
And in classic quarterback fashion, Nix deflected the spotlight to his teammates.
“The skill guys, they balled today, and the O-line played as good as they’ve played since I’ve been here,” Nix said. “They kept me completely clean.
They battled their butt off. They played with great tempo.
They knocked them around as best they could, and I thought our guys responded because of it. We were able to get open, find some completions.
Four different guys with a touchdown.”
That’s the kind of leadership you want to see from your quarterback - giving credit where it’s due and keeping the focus on the team.
Eyes on the Jaguars
Now, with the Broncos surging and the playoffs in sight, Nix will look to keep the momentum going in Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It’s a game with postseason implications, and if recent history is any indication, Nix might just make more of it.
Kickoff is set for 2:05 p.m. MT on Sunday, with regional coverage on FOX.
Bo Nix is no longer just a promising young quarterback - he’s becoming a force in the NFL, and the numbers back it up. If he keeps this pace, we won’t just be talking about a great start. We’ll be talking about one of the greatest starts ever.