Bo Nix Drops 10 Points In His First Game Back, And The Change At OC Is The Real Story

Bo Nix is officially back on the field, stepping onto the gridiron for the first time in 216 days, and he absolutely didn’t waste any time getting points on the board. After breaking his right ankle in that divisional playoff game against the Bills, Nix returned in the second quarter and led the Broncos to 10 points in just two drives, putting up a touchdown and a field goal right away.

The Comeback is Real

Talk about a strong return after a seriously long layoff! Nix gained 95 yards on 14 plays in his two drives. He looked sharp, going 6-of-9 for 76 yards and tossing a touchdown. We saw him connect with his new wide receiver, Jaylen Waddle, on a sweet 35-yard throw that got everyone talking. Then, he capped it off by hitting RJ Harvey for a 21-yard touchdown grab. The dude looks completely unfazed after being out for over seven months, showing no signs of that ankle issue slowing him down.

A New Voice in His Ear

But here’s the real kicker, the wrinkle in this early season look: this was the very first time Nix had offensive coordinator Davis Webb calling plays. For his entire two previous seasons, head coach Sean Payton was the one in his ear directing the offense. That’s a massive shift for any quarterback, let alone one coming off a major injury and trying to shake off the rust. To put up 10 points on just two drives with a brand new play-caller right out of the gate? That’s something serious to pay attention to as the Broncos try to figure things out early on.

Right now, the Broncos are tied 10-10 with the Packers, with 12:04 remaining in the second quarter. All eyes are going to be on Nix and how he continues to mesh with Davis Webb as the season progresses. This comeback isn’t just about getting over the ankle injury, it’s about a whole new offensive dynamic taking shape for the Broncos, and we’re just seeing the first chapter unfold.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.