The Broncos opened their regular season with a straight-up dud against the Chiefs, dropping their first game 31-10 to a divisional rival. It wasn’t just a loss, it was the kind of performance that makes you wonder if the offense ever even found its way onto the field.
Bo Nix’s Rough Welcome: Interceptions, Fumbles, Sacks
Quarterback Bo Nix had a tough introduction to the regular season. He threw an interception and lost one of his three fumbles in that 31-10 rout. To make matters worse, Nix was sacked a crushing four times. The offense as a whole managed a measly 176 total yards. That’s not just a bad game; that’s a struggle that makes you question if something went seriously wrong with their preparation.
‘We’re Not Freaking Out’: Nix Stays Calm After the Storm
Despite the abysmal showing, Nix isn’t hitting the panic button just yet. Speaking on Thursday, he told the team’s website they aren’t “freaking out” about being 0-1. “Overall, we’re not going to press the panic button and we’re not freaking out,” Nix said. “We’re not starting from scratch or anything. We feel like we’re still in a good spot, we just didn’t play great by any means, and we’ve got to play better.” He sounds confident the team is still “built the right way for success,” even after that Week 1 letdown.
They’re gearing up for their home opener against the Jaguars this Sunday. Jacksonville is coming off a home win against the Browns, which is a different beast than a Monday night trip to Arrowhead. The Jaguars also beat the Broncos in Denver last season, so Nix and the crew gotta be way sharper if they want to avoid digging an even deeper hole.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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