September 9th 2024.
Bo Nix may have had a rough time in his first regular season game, but it was a day full of ups and downs for the young quarterback. The Seattle game proved that life in the regular season is fast-paced and unpredictable. It all started with a dream start for Nix, as he found himself just 11 yards from the end zone after an interception by Alex Singleton and a 9-yard run by Javonte Williams. However, by the end of the game, it was a nightmare debut for Nix and the Denver Broncos. Not only did they struggle in almost every crucial aspect of the game, but it also seemed like they were not set up for success in the future.
Nix acknowledged the difficulties they faced, saying, "It was tough to get some explosive plays, and when you have a hard time with that, you have to be able to sustain drives." He also mentioned the challenge of facing third-and-long situations, which ultimately affected their performance. Despite their struggles, Nix believed that they still had a chance to win the game, which they almost did. The Broncos were just one catch away from potentially winning the game in the final minutes.
Unfortunately, Nix's first game did not go as well as his coaches and teammates had hoped. He completed 26 out of 42 passes for 138 yards, had two sacks and two interceptions, and finished with a quarterback rating of 47.5. There were many concerns beyond just the rookie quarterback's performance, but Nix's struggles stood out the most.
During training camp and preseason, Nix impressed with his calm and quick decision-making. However, in the Seattle game, his playing felt rushed and erratic. He missed throws to his receivers, overthrew passes, and even threw behind several receivers in the middle of the field. This was a far cry from his accurate and consistent performances during the summer. It was clear that Nix was feeling the pressure of his first regular season start.
Despite his struggles, Nix had also drawn praise for his ability to keep the offense moving and protect the football. However, in this game, they had seven three-and-outs and two drives that ended in interceptions. They were also fortunate to not have any more turnovers, as some of Nix's passes were driven into dangerous areas. Head coach Sean Payton defended Nix's performance, but he also acknowledged that the rest of the team needed to do more to support the young quarterback.
The Broncos' offense struggled in many areas, including generating only one or fewer yards on 46% of their first-down plays, according to The Post's tracking. They also faced 18 third downs, with seven of them being eight yards or more. While they did convert two of these attempts, they also had an interception and a fumble. This lack of offensive prowess, combined with their defense's inability to stop the Seahawks' running game, ultimately led to their defeat.
Nix's debut will surely be a cause for concern among Broncos fans, as he averaged just 2.5 air yards per completion. He was also among the bottom three rookie quarterbacks in terms of average yards per completion. On passes that traveled more than 10 yards in the air, Nix completed just 2 out of 12 attempts for 42 yards and had two interceptions. His decision-making was also questionable at times, as he tried to force a pass into triple coverage in one instance.
However, Nix's struggles are not uncommon for a rookie quarterback making his debut. He has shown that he is a quick learner and will continue to improve as the season goes on. The Broncos will need him to do so, as their schedule does not get any easier from here on out. Nix is well aware of the areas he needs to work on, and he believes that they will continue to correct their mistakes, even if they had won the game. In the end, their goal is to find ways to win tough games like this one.
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