Bo Nix Is the Only QB in NFL History With 15 Game-Winning Drives Through 3 Seasons, And The AFC West Is Still Talking About It

Bo Nix just etched his name into the NFL record books, leading the Denver Broncos to a wild 28-24 comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. That wasn’t just any win, it marked Nix’s 15th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime, a staggering achievement that makes him the only quarterback in NFL history to hit that number through his first three seasons.

Nix’s Fourth Quarter Magic Is No Fluke

Talk about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat! The Chiefs had a seemingly comfortable 24-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter of that AFC West slugfest. But Nix and the Broncos dropped 15 unanswered points on them to steal the game. This isn’t a one-off for the 26-year-old QB either. He’s already got five game-winning drives this season, which ties him for the most among all quarterbacks across the league. He’s simply built different when the pressure is on.

Broncos Riding High on Late-Game Heroics and Solid D

Nix’s stats for the Chiefs game were solid: 20-of-32 for 222 yards and two touchdowns, all without a single interception. But it’s his late-game play that’s truly setting him apart this year. During the 2026 campaign, he’s been ridiculously sharp in the third and fourth quarters, throwing for 740 yards and seven touchdowns with only one interception in second halves. That’s clutch performance, plain and simple.

It’s not just Nix, though the Broncos are sitting pretty at 6-2 to start the season. Their defense is holding strong too, giving up an average of just 20.6 points per game. That ranks them No. 11 in the entire league. When you combine a quarterback who can close games like few others and a defense that keeps you in it, you’ve got a formula for serious success.

The Broncos are now looking to keep that lead atop the AFC West standings. Their next test comes Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. With Nix playing like this, don’t be surprised if they keep rolling.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.