It’s now easier to forget that Bo Nix is an NFL rookie thanks to his recent efforts. On Sunday, Nix reminded everyone that he is a rookie.
In the Denver Broncos’ 31–13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the quarterback threw a career-high three interceptions, but he made up for those picks by tossing three touchdown passes. The Broncos (9-5) moved over the Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) into sixth place in the AFC, posting their fourth straight victory and taking a significant step toward securing a postseason berth.
Four Colts turnovers helped the Broncos, with Denver linebacker Nik Bonitto returning a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown and running back Jonathan Taylor dropping the ball before he crossed the goal for a touchback rather than a touchdown.
During the Broncos’ first three drives in the second half, Nix threw two picks, demonstrating his poor decision-making skills. The quarterback claimed that following his third interception, he began to question his abilities.
You start to worry about whether it will be picked each time you toss it. After the game, Nix told reporters, “You start having those mental thoughts.” It’s difficult. Since you are aware of your abilities, it is most likely the most difficult aspect of our job. You simply need to avoid being gun-shy. You know how to read, you know how to move, and you know how to go through it. It’s difficult, I won’t lie. You begin to wonder: Am I seeing it? when you begin to get a tiny bit in your thoughts. What was that? So, it’s difficult.
When Marvin Mims returned a punt 61 yards to the Indianapolis 15, Nix’s redemption came calling on the Broncos’ next possession. Early in the fourth quarter, Nix gave the Broncos a 17–13 lead with a single play that found tight end Nate Adkins for a score.
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Later in the quarter, Nix sealed the victory by throwing a 20-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton.
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His confidence was bolstered by the scoring passes.
After the game, Nix told reporters, “You know what you’re capable of, you know the read, you know your footwork, you know how to go through it.” All you need to do is avoid becoming gun-shy. Don’t let one to become another, cause you to see things that aren’t there, or give you misleading vision.
Nix struggled for a while. He did, however, turn things around with the defense and special teams’ assistance, and the Broncos continued their unexpected run toward the postseason. Nix is aware that he won’t be the last quarterback to throw three interceptions in a game. How he responds and plays the rest of the game is crucial.
I believe that everyone experiences it. Those who can overcome it, finish the game, and win without letting it control the result are typically the ones who show signs of maturity and development. “I simply have to keep doing that,” Nix told reporters. I’ve threw three in a game before, which is regrettably not new. I hope that’s the last, but if you play football long enough, it will tell you it won’t be. You only need to get the next completion and go on to the next play.
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