Bo Nix news
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The gist
Broncos QB Bo Nix returns from a broken ankle for Monday Night Football against the Chiefs.
It is his first real test since last season's playoff injury, with Denver's offense.
Background
Nix led the Broncos to a dramatic overtime playoff win against the Bills last season but broke his ankle in that game. After two offseason surgeries, he played in the preseason against the Packers, completing 6-of-9 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, and was held out of the preseason finale. He is entering his third NFL season, and the Broncos have handed play-calling duties to first-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb while head coach Sean Payton retains the overall offensive oversight.
How it unfolded
- recentlyNix underwent two offseason surgeries after breaking his ankle in the Broncos' playoff win over the Bills.
- recentlyNix played in the preseason against the Packers, completing 6-of-9 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.
- Sep 7, 2026AP reported that Sean Payton gave up play-calling duties to first-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb.
- Sep 9, 2026Nix said he feels 'back into the mode of the game' as his return to regular-season action approaches.
- Sep 14, 2026Nix is set to make his return in a prime-time Monday Night Football matchup against the Chiefs.
Who’s saying what
- Support
- Wide receiver Courtland Sutton described Nix's energy as like a caged animal, and Nix agreed with the comparison.
- Caution
- Former NFL offensive lineman Willie Colon claimed the Broncos 'don't win games because of Bo Nix.'
- Analysts
- AP reported that Davis Webb aims to turn Nix from an elite fourth-quarter quarterback into a four-quarter QB who doesn't rely so heavily on late heroics.
Still unverified
Willie Colon's claim that the Broncos 'don't win games because of Bo Nix' is a single commentator's opinion, not a confirmed fact.