Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton just dropped a bomb after practice today, telling reporters that Bo Nix “probably will not play” in the team’s preseason finale this Friday night against the Vikings. While Payton kept it close to the vest about who else might be sitting, this is a clear signal about their starting QB.
Nix Is Locked In For Week 1
Look, if Nix isn’t suiting up for the finale, you can bet your last dollar we won’t see many of the other key Broncos starters out there either. It just makes sense, especially with the team adding some extra depth all over the roster. This move by Payton screams one thing: Bo Nix is ready. He’s participated in every single training camp practice, showing up and putting in the work. And let’s not forget the one preseason game he actually played: he led that offense right down the field for a touchdown, then followed it up with a field goal. Ten points in limited action? That’s a good enough sample size for me to say he looks sharp and totally dialed in for Week 1.
The next time we see Nix on the field will be when the lights are brightest: Monday Night Football for Week 1, facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s a brutal opener, but Payton clearly has faith in his guy after what he’s seen in camp and that one live performance.
The Backup Battle Rages On
With Nix on the sidelines, the focus shifts directly to the backup quarterback competition. This is where things get interesting heading into Friday night. Veteran Jarrett Stidham got the starting nod in the preseason opener and was the first guy off the bench last week. He’s been duking it out with quarterback Sam Ehlinger for that crucial backup spot.
Coach Payton has publicly downplayed the intensity of this battle, but you know those guys are fighting for every snap. This finale is their last chance to make a statement before the regular season kicks off. We’ll have to wait until closer to game time to get the official word on who’s playing, but it’s clear the Broncos’ key players, including Nix, are getting rested and ready for the real deal.
So, get ready, Broncos fans. Bo Nix is taking a seat, but it’s not because he’s struggling. It’s because he’s preparing for the Chiefs, and the backup QBs are about to put on one last show before the season opener. Monday Night Football can’t come soon enough!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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