In the third quarter of Sunday’s game at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass rusher Anthony Nelson came oh-so-close to sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.
Nix felt Nelson’s presence and escaped the pressure just in time and turned what easily could have been a strip-sack into a 22-yard gain. The play has since gone viral on social media.
“If Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels did this it would be all over ESPN, BR or the NFL account smh,” @RespectMyCos tweeted about the play. That tweet has been viewed more than three million times.
More than one fan jokingly called Nix “Vanilla Mike Vick” following the run. It was easily one of the best plays of the game:
This sack escape from Bo Nix was one of the best plays from the game pic.twitter.com/MOJIOKzOBC
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) September 22, 2024
Many Broncos fans also suggested that Russell Wilson would have been sacked in a similar scenario from 2022-2023.
“I’m not exaggerating when I say this play was a guaranteed fumble-six the last 2 seasons with Russ,” @superstackff tweeted. “Bo Nix had no right avoiding a sack here, he is him.”
Mile High Report called it Nix’s “Houdini play.” Nix finished the game with nine carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. Clearly, the rookie quarterback is a threat to make plays with his legs.
It was a tough game overall for Nelson — he was the same defender that was juked out of his socks on Jaleel McLaughlin’s touchdown run. A fun win for Nix and McLaughlin was a day to forget for Nelson.
