Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix made history again in the team’s 38-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11.
Nix became only the second rookie quarterback in NFL history to record at least 200 passing yards and two touchdown passes in four straight home games. The other quarterback to accomplish such a feat? Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, who did so with the Indianapolis Colts in 1998.
In his last four home games against the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Falcons, Nix has thrown for a combined 1,013 yards and 11 passing touchdowns against just one interception. He has also rushed for two scores in those contests.
After going 28-of-33 passing for 307 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions (145.0 rating) against the Falcons, Nix joined C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans in 2023) as one of just two rookie QBs in NFL history with at least 300 passing yards, four passing touchdowns and a passer rating of at least 140 in a single game.
In today’s @Broncos victory, @BoNix10 became the 2nd rookie QB in @NFL history with 300+ passing yards, 4+ TD passes & a 140+ passer rating in a game, joining C.J. Stroud (Nov. 5, 2023). pic.twitter.com/CujRr20Y7W
— NFL345 (@NFL345) November 18, 2024
Nix’s 84.4% completion rate is the third-best by a rookie QB in NFL history (minimum 30 attempts) and the second-best by a quarterback (of any experience) in Broncos history.
Nix became the first rookie QB in NFL history to complete at least 80% of his passes while totaling at least 300 yards and four passing touchdowns in a game.
Nix now has 14 touchdown passes this fall, which ties Marlin Briscoe (1968) for the most touchdown passes by a rookie QB in franchise history. That record will undoubtedly belong to Nix soon.
Nix leads all rookie quarterbacks this year with 18 total touchdowns (14 passing, four rushing) and is second in passing yards (2,275).
Nix has already set multiple franchise and NFL historical marks this fall. He’ll look to continue his impressive rookie campaign when Denver goes on the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) in Week 12.
