Bo Nix might’ve delivered one of the best one-liners of the NFL season - and he backed it up with a performance that’s turning heads across the league. After leading the Denver Broncos to their 12th win of the year in a 34-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Nix was asked how it felt to be the underdog at home.
His response? Classic.
“We’re the overdogs,” he said with a grin.
It’s a line that instantly went viral, and even his wife, Izzy, couldn’t help but poke fun. She shared the clip on her social media, then posted a screenshot of her Google search: *“Is overdog a word?”
- Her caption? “My Google search last night… had to fact-check him.”
It was a lighthearted moment that showed the playful dynamic between the couple - and also gave fans a glimpse at the confidence Nix is playing with right now.
And honestly, after Sunday’s showing, who’s going to argue?
Nix was locked in from the jump. He completed 23 of 34 passes for 302 yards and four touchdowns, carving up a Packers defense that’s no slouch.
He was decisive, accurate, and in total command of Sean Payton’s offense - a system that’s clearly starting to click at just the right time. With this win, Denver officially clinched a playoff spot and now sits atop the AFC West with just two games left in the regular season.
Head coach Sean Payton had high praise for his rookie quarterback, especially considering the defensive front he was up against.
“That’s a really 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.”
Payton also pointed to a key third-and-long conversion to Troy, calling out the chemistry Nix is building with his receivers - including Courtland Sutton - as a major factor in the team’s offensive rhythm. Whether Nix is stepping up in the pocket or rolling out, his targets are adjusting on the fly and finding space. That kind of in-sync execution is what separates playoff teams from the rest.
And speaking of big moments off the field, Bo and Izzy Nix are preparing for a new chapter of their own. The couple, who met during their time at Auburn and tied the knot in 2022, announced earlier this season that they’re expecting their first child. They shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt caption and a series of photos - including one of Bo holding an ultrasound image as the two walked hand-in-hand through a field in matching white outfits.
“Nix party of 3!!!” Izzy wrote, quoting Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”
So, to recap: Bo Nix is leading the Broncos to the postseason, delivering viral quotes, and gearing up for fatherhood - all in the same season. Not bad for a guy who was once labeled an underdog.
Or should we say… overdog?