Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix had the best game of his career in a 28-14 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Nix posted career highs in completions (28), completion rate (75.7%), passing yards (284) and touchdowns (3). He also rushed for a touchdown, becoming the first QB in franchise history to have at least three passing touchdowns, at least one rushing score and no interceptions in a single game.
Nix had a perfect response when asked after the game how satisfying it was to have a big game through the air.
“It is more satisfying to win,” Nix said. “So whatever that means from a quarterback. I would go out there and throw for zero yards, hand it off every time, win the game and I will be the happiest guy in the locker room. That is not being complacent. That is having perspective that this is a tough league.
“It is not always easy to go out there and throw for a lot of yards. It is also not easy to go out there and run for a lot of yards. You just have to find a way to get yards. In our case today, we ultimately had success, were able to get points early and hold on there at the end. We are going to have to continue to find ways to do that, and I am willing to do whatever.”
He’s a team captain for a reason, folks.
After beating up the lowly 1-7 Panthers on Sunday, Nix and Co. will now face a much tougher test when they go on the road to take on the 5-3 Baltimore Ravens in Week 9.
