Bo Nix’s case for Offensive Rookie of the Year just keeps getting better.
The Broncos starting quarterback was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in Denver’s 38-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons last week.
Nix, the first rookie quarterback in team history to receive the honor, delivered his best performance of the season, completing 28 of 33 passes (84.8%) for 307 yards and four touchdowns. He is the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to record 300 passing yards, four passing touchdowns and complete 80 percent of his throws in a game.
He also finished with a passer rating of 145.0 — the second-highest passer rating by a rookie in a game while attempting at least 30 passes.
Nix’s latest accolade comes after he was named the league’s rookie of the week, following his 215-yard and two-touchdown performance in Week 10’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on the road.
The former Oregon standout is the first Bronco to receive AFC Offensive Player of the Week accolades since wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2022 and the first Denver quarterback since Trevor Siemian in 2016.
From a numbers standpoint, Nix — the 12th overall pick last April — has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league since Week 5. He has the fifth-most passing yards (1,615) and touchdown passes (13) during this span.
His midseason surge has helped the Broncos be in the middle of the AFC playoff race.
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