Bo Nix wasn’t just running for a touchdown on Sunday, he was absolutely flying. The Denver Broncos quarterback ripped off a stunning 62-yard scramble against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, clocking an insane 19.90 mph and making history as the longest QB scramble TD in the entire Next Gen Stats era, which goes all the way back to 2016.
The Wheels Are Back, Baby!
This kind of explosive play has been sorely missed from Nix’s game this season, especially after a fractured ankle cut his postseason run short last year. Coming into this Cardinals game, Nix had only mustered a paltry 37 rushing yards across his first six games, hitting double digits in just two of those contests. He’s been catching a lot of flak for his play all season, and honestly, you could see why that running dimension was a huge question mark. But man, did he put those concerns to rest in the first half against Arizona. He stepped up in the pocket, saw literally no one in his zip code, and just took off. Sixty-two yards, untouched, and the Broncos were up 13-6 before halftime. Wild!
A Stroll Into The History Books
The Next Gen Stats folks weren’t just impressed, they were tracking history. Nix’s 19.90 mph sprint means he truly left everyone in the dust. Think about it: no Cardinals defender got within four yards of him after he decided to run until he was practically dancing in the end zone, inside the five yard line. That’s not just a good run, that’s a highlight reel, jaw-dropping play. It’s the kind of play Denver has been desperate for, especially with how much they’ve struggled to score and move the ball all season.
So, what does this mean? Maybe, just maybe, this insane scramble is a sign of things to come for the Broncos. If Nix can get those legs going like that again, it changes everything. It could finally open up their passing attack, give him a crucial escape hatch when the pressure gets intense. If this run is the confidence booster the Broncos have been searching for, it’s gonna have a much bigger impact than just a single touchdown in Week 7. Keep an eye on this kid.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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