Bo Nix completed 17 of 27 passes for only 107 yards and failed to throw a touchdown or interception as the Denver Broncos eked out a 17-14 overtime win against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. The Broncos managed just 168 total yards on offense and punted on all six second-half drives, with their defense and special teams securing the victory. Ja’Quan McMillan intercepted a pass in overtime, setting up Wil Lutz’s 53-yard field goal that clinched the win.
Despite the offensive struggles, the Broncos remain firmly behind Nix. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Denver has won 18 of Nix’s last 21 starts. The organization values his competitiveness and determination, and they believe he has the ability to improve despite this rough patch.
The offensive output raised eyebrows, especially considering Nix’s average air yards per attempt sits at just 4.9 through six games—a figure that ranks last among 701 qualifying quarterback seasons over the past 20 years. The lack of explosive plays and rhythm in the offense has not gone unnoticed. Former quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick and Dan Orlovsky have publicly criticized Nix’s performance, with Fitzpatrick questioning his play and Orlovsky highlighting issues with his decision-making.
Nix has acknowledged the challenges himself. He has spoken about the difficulty of balancing aggressive throws with protecting possession, an acknowledgment that reflects the offense’s struggle to generate consistent momentum. The Broncos offense has yet to find a reliable groove, but the team’s winning record at 4-2 means the pressure is mounting on the quarterback to translate faith into better production.
Denver’s defense has carried much of the burden this season. Against Seattle, they limited the Seahawks’ scoring opportunities and forced critical turnovers, including McMillan’s overtime interception. The defense’s resilience has helped the Broncos stay competitive while the offense still tries to find answers.
After a shaky performance, Nix remains the starting quarterback with the full backing of his team. The Broncos’ front office and coaching staff are not ready to move on from him despite mounting criticism and underwhelming offensive statistics. They appear willing to trust Nix’s potential and previous success rather than react to one difficult outing.
The Broncos now face the challenge of improving their offensive output while maintaining their edge on defense. Nix’s ability to push through these struggles will be closely watched as Denver looks to build on its 4-2 start.
According to Yahoo Sports.