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The Denver Broncos did just enough to escape their Week 10 matchup against their AFC West rivals.
Second-year quarterback Bo Nix’s regression from his outstanding rookie season was on full display when he finished with just 150 passing yards and a pair of interceptions in last Thursday’s 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Broncos’ lackluster showing last week sparked anxiety among fans and drew further criticism from observers. Nevertheless, the Broncos enter Week 11 with an 8-2 record and sit atop their division. Nix said he silences critics by turning off social media during the season.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) jogs off the field after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Instead, he is focusing on building on Denver’s strong record and correcting the team’s offensive deficiencies.
“We make this entertainment business much bigger than it is and we forget that everybody is just out here enjoying themselves, having fun, doing the best they can,” Nix told ESPN. “For me, it’s simple, I delete my social media, I don’t have it, so unless someone says it to my face, I don’t really hear it – and no one is ever fat. I don’t get on social media.”
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Nix finished his NFL rookie campaign with 3,775 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. His efficiency has declined through 10 games this season. Nix’s accuracy has also been an issue in 2025, with the quarterback being off-target on 18.5% of his throws — which ranks 30th among his counterparts.
However, the young signal caller leads the league in touchdown throws in the fourth quarter this year.
Denver is undefeated in games where it trailed into the quarter. But the level of consistency likely fell short of what Broncos head coach and play-caller Sean Payton had hoped for, though Payton acknowledged that Nix isn’t the only reason the Broncos’ offense has struggled.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High on November 6, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Isaiah J. Downing/Imagn Images)
Operational issues and mental lapses have led to the Broncos’ offense being whistled for 52 penalties so far. “It’s our job, offensively, to put ourselves in a position to start faster,” Payton said. “I like that this year, we’re doing better in those one-score games, but to go where we want to go, there has to be improvement.”
Nix compared the recent criticism to his college football days, where he specifically played in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
“Went to Florida and we lost and that’s when I learned the bad side of this sport,” Nix recalled. “It’s unfortunate for sure, but at the same time, it comes with the territory. It’s also a gift because it allows other people to see how you respond to adversity. There’s a lot of younger kids out there, a lot of people out there who want to be in our shoes … it’s good for them to see that not everything is pretty, not everything is happy.”
The Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
