After Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix had a historic performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11, NFL pundits have offered their takes on the first-year signal caller. Here’s a recap of the reactions this week.
Tom Brady names Bo Nix one of his 3 stars of the week
Congrats to @TomBrady‘s 3 Stars of Week 11 ✨
🏈 @Broncos QB @BoNix10
🏈 @Steelers K Chris Boswell
🏈 @Saints (pretty much everything) @T_Hill4 pic.twitter.com/8aHxBuAyug— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 19, 2024
The future Hall of Famer said that Nix was “feeling it” in the win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Kay Adams says we’ve been underreacting to Bo Nix’s rise
We are very much UNDER-reacting to the MILE-high versatility of rookie QB Bo Nix 💪
Out here doing things we haven’t seen since the leather helmet era 😮@heykayadams @Broncos | #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/VagQ2GVI45
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) November 20, 2024
“Nix is running the Broncos’ offense like a veteran,” said Adams.
Nate Jackson, Jake Plummer give their takes on Bo Nix
The former Broncos quarterback praised Nix’s progress throughout 2024 as “a steady ascension… each week getting better and better and better.”
Peter Schrager names Bo Nix best Rookie of the Week
.@BoNix10 was the best Rookie of Week 11 🙌 @PSchrags pic.twitter.com/lJaTkavuQI
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) November 20, 2024
Schrager has been a constant supporter of Nix and the Broncos, to where he called them a preseason postseason dark horse.
Bucky Brooks and Mike Garafolo discuss Bo Nix’s ascension
Bo Nix has been on 🔥@BuckyBrooks joins @MikeGarafolo to discuss the QB’s ascension in his rookie campaign. pic.twitter.com/QoD0o4UmQU
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) November 21, 2024
The pair mentioned in the game against Atlanta, Nix had his highest yards-per-pass (9.8) of the season.
Chris Simms breaks down Bo Nix’s ‘surgically explosive’ performance
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms has seen the difference for the Broncos offense. “I just love the look of Bo Nix, I really do,” said Simms. “I love the offense they’re running, too.”
Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson chime in on Bo Nix’s big game
The two former pass catchers reacted to Nix’s huge stat line from the Falcons game. “(Nix) was one of three Bronco rookie quarterbacks to ever throw four touchdowns in a game,” noted Sharpe.
Colin Cowherd says Bo Nix is a top-12 quarterback in the NFL
“Bo Nix can really sling it”@colincowherd & @JohnMiddlekauff discuss the Broncos rookie QB pic.twitter.com/0APmOJpt3n
— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) November 18, 2024
“I think his arm is better than people think,” said Cowherd regarding Nix.
Bo Nix last 9 games: 6-3, 17 TD, 2 INT
“This is the worst roster he’ll ever have… He’s making really good decisions.” — @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/g9n29LMLwH
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) November 19, 2024
Adam Schefter gives his take on Broncos and QB Bo Nix
“The Denver Broncos are a good football team..
Bo Nix is getting better and better every game”@AdamSchefter #PMSLive #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/A1P9W4tjoh
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 18, 2024
After Nix had his highest stats of the season, ESPN insider Adam Schefter marveled at the young quarterback. “Rookies don’t do that,” Schefter remarked on the Pat McAfee Show. “That’s over 80 percent completion rate, four touchdowns, no interceptions. Bo Nix is getting better and better and better.”
Jamie Erdahl says Bo Nix was the NFL’s big winner in Week 11
Who won Week 11? 🤔@JamieErdahl thinks it was @BoNix10 🔥@Broncos | #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/XoDieksAsi
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) November 19, 2024
“Bo Nix had himself a little weekend, didn’t he,” asked Erdahl on Good Morning Football.
Dan Orlovsky says Broncos have done ‘unbelievable job’ with offense, Bo Nix
The @Broncos QB Bo Nix has joined Daniels in OROY race#nfllive pic.twitter.com/LGQGMyNzH6
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) November 18, 2024
Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky said that Nix is having a great season. “He’s got control and he has the answers,” said Orlovsky. “Control of everything they’re trying to do in Denver offensively.”
PFF reacts to Bo Nix’s play and Broncos’ impressive offensive line
Although the rest of the NFL is giving Nix all the love, PFF realized that the Broncos’ offensive line is a key part of the success Nix has been having throughout the season.
Tim Jenkins breaks down film of Bo Nix’s best game yet
Tim Jenkins called Nix’s historic performance “the best performance I’ve seen out of a rookie quarterback this season, and if I’m really being honest, the best performance I’ve seen from a Broncos quarterback in a long, long, long time.”
Kurt Benkert reviews Bo Nix’s great game vs. Falcons
Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert broke down Nix’s incredible performance against Atlanta in an 18-minute video.
Doug Farrar breaks down Bo Nix’s recent rise
New All-22 video for @AthlonSports: Bo Nix’s ascent as the @Broncos‘ franchise QB after a long post-Peyton Manning search is happening. Sean Payton brought up two plays that speak to Nix’s recent development. Nix is taking one of the NFL’s most complex playbooks to the field. pic.twitter.com/w4qhzp9Eai
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) November 19, 2024
“Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season, and from 2016-2023, the Denver Broncos threw 13 different quarterbacks into the fire to try and replace him,” said Farrar. “But now with 2024 first-round draft pick Bo Nix, Denver may finally have a guy to mercifully end that quarterback curse.”
Chris Long reacts to Bo Nix’s impressive improvement this season
Super Bowl champion Chris Long praised Nix, as an older rookie quarterback who is hitting his stride with head coach Sean Payton.
Chase Daniel says Bo Nix should be Rookie of the Year
“In my opinion, (Nix is) right now neck and neck with (Commanders quarterback) Jayden Daniels in the Offensive Rookie of the Year category,” said the former QB.
Nix is certainly making a serious case for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Can he continue this high-quality quarterback play through the rest of the season?