Bo Nix’s individual numbers are taking a hit this season, with his completion percentage dropping from 64.3% last year to a current 59.9%. But don’t tell the Broncos quarterback he’s playing any differently, because he’s chalking it all up to “a narrative” and “something we make up.” It’s a wild take when you look at the stats sheet.
The Numbers Don’t Lie, Bo
You can spin it any way you want, but the raw data on Nix’s performance this season just isn’t stacking up to 2025. Beyond that completion percentage dip, his yards per attempt have also slid from 6.4 to a measly 5.8. And his passer rating? That’s gone from a respectable 87.8 all the way down to 80.8. It’s a pretty clear trend, right? But it gets even crazier when you look at the team’s offensive output. The Broncos, who were chilling at 10th in total offense last season, have absolutely plummeted to 30th. That’s a massive drop that’s gotta make you scratch your head.
“It’s Honestly Kind of Something We Make Up”
Despite what the numbers are screaming, Nix is absolutely refusing to see it. After practice on Tuesday, he told Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette that the whole idea of “playing good and playing bad” is just “a narrative, and I think it’s honestly kind of something we make up.” He even went on to say, “I don’t think necessarily I’m playing any different than what I’m normally playing.” Well, in Sunday’s 23-17 win over the Chargers, Nix went 16-of-27 for just 123 yards and one touchdown. He only had *one* completion longer than 16 yards. You win, sure, but those aren’t exactly eye-popping stats from your starting QB.
But hey, Nix is all about looking at the bright side. He’s quick to point out, “We’re sitting here at 3-2 and having a good start to our season.” He admits there are “things we want to clean up” and “things we want to fix,” and that they’re “leaving some things out there on the field.” Still, he’s hanging onto that winning feeling, adding, “we’re finding ways to win like we did last year [during a 14-3 season]. I feel strongly that we’re going to continue to do that.” So while his personal stats are heading south and the offense is struggling, Nix is sticking to his narrative that winning is all that matters. It’s definitely something to keep an eye on as the season rolls forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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