Perhaps the Broncos had a champagne party in their heads a bit too soon. Denver scored three touchdowns in their first three drives Thursday against the Chargers, who owned the league’s No. 9 defense in terms of DVOA (Defense-adjusted value over average) entering the game.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is on the verge of entering the most important stretch of his young career.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix went 29-of-40 passing for 263 yards with two touchdown passes and no interceptions in a 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. Nix also rushed three times for 25 yards.

Even though Bo Nix threw three interceptions in Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton found something he liked a lot about the rookie quarterback’s performance.

Quarterback Bo Nix tossed a 1-yard score to cap the 12-play, 70-yard drive. Nix prevented a three-and-out and moved the chains with a 10-yard scramble on third-and-9. Then a few plays later, Nix hit receiver Devaughn Vele for a 15-yard gain to put Denver at the Los Angeles 33.

Wouldn’t it be something if Sean Payton, the initial second choice for the Broncos’ job to Jim Harbaugh, out-Harbaughed Harbaugh?

That led to one of the most iconic playoff games in team history, with Tebow hitting the late Demaryius Thomas on a slant that he took to the house on the first play of overtime to vanquish the defending AFC-champion Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2024 Broncos don't want to take any chances.

Nix threw a short touchdown pass to give the Broncos a 14-7 lead over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.

There are numerous player prop betting options on Bo Nix for the 8:15 PM ET game Thursday, which airs live on Amazon Prime Video. Nix and the Denver Broncos (9-5) are set for an AFC West matchup

It would be an understatement to say that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is pleased with rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Arriving via the No. 12 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, Nix won the Broncos' open quarterback competition,

Nix entered Week 16 second in the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, trailing Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Each rookie signal-caller has led his team to nine wins and the precipice of the postseason.