Huge Shocker: Broncos QB Bo Nix Amid of Rivals Controversial Claims, is Confirmed to be….See Details
Rookie quarterback Bo Nix has been named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October, the NFL announced Thursday.
Nix is just the third Bronco in franchise history to win Offensive Rookie of the Month honors, and he is the first to earn the nod in more than 20 years.
Nix joins running backs Mike Anderson (September & December 2000) and Clinton Portis (October 2002) as the only Broncos to earn the league-wide honors.
The 12th-overall pick earned the honor over the span of four games, as he threw for 870 yards, seven touchdowns, one interception and a 102.7 quarterback rating while completing 66.7 percent of his passes.
Nix also rushed the ball 29 times for 149 yards (averaging 5.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. The Oregon product turned the ball over just once in October as he led Denver to a 3-1 record.
During the month of October, Nix led all rookie quarterbacks in passing touchdowns (7), passing touchdown-to-interception ratio (7-to-1), passing yards (870) and rushing touchdowns (2). He is also tied for the rookie quarterback lead in wins.
Nix reached several statistical milestones during the month, including setting the franchise’s single-season win mark for rookie quarterbacks.
The rookie’s most productive game of the stretch came in his final start, as Nix set career highs in completions (28), completion percentage (75.7), passing yards (284), passing touchdowns (3), total touchdowns (4) and passer rating (124.2) vs. the Panthers.
Against Carolina, Nix also became the first quarterback in Denver history to throw for three touchdowns and rush for a score without throwing an interception.
Nix is the first Bronco to earn rookie of the month honors since Bradley Chubb in 2018.
Explore More:
Denver Broncos OT Mike McGlinchey returns to practice
The Denver Broncos were back on the practice field once again on Thursday as they prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. As injuries could impact Sunday’s game, Denver received some good news with the return of Mike McGlinchey on Thursday.
Denver Broncos Thursday Injury Report
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Ravens held quarterback Lamar Jackson out of practice with a back and knee designation. John Harbaugh said that they held Jackson out for rest, but Thursday’s practice report from Baltimore makes things a little more interesting.
Jackson missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday, and even though that’s the case, the Broncos are still preparing as if he’ll be under center on Sunday. This will be something that’s worth monitoring, especially on Friday.
For the Denver Broncos, offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) missed Wednesday’s practice but was present and back on the field on Thursday. He was officially listed as a limited participant. His backup, Alex Palczewski (ankle), was a full participant for the second consecutive day, which means he’ll likely be in line to be McGlinchey’s backup against the Ravens if the veteran tackle is able to go. If McGlinchey misses Sunday’s game, Palczewski would likely be the starter against the Ravens’ defense.
Safety P.J. Locke (thumb) did not participate for the second consecutive day, which doesn’t paint a promising picture of his potential status against the Ravens on Sunday. If he does miss his second consecutive game, Devon Key will likely get the start once again at safety.
Broncos injury report
Full Participation:
- Cornerback Patrick Surtain II – ankle.
- Offensive tackle Alex Palczewski – ankle.
- Defensive end Zach Allen – rest.
- Safety Delarrin Turner-Yell – knee.
Limited Participation:
- Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey – knee.
- Fullback Michael Burton – foot.
Did Not Participate:
- Safety P.J. Locke
The Denver Broncos will practice one more time on Friday and will leave for Baltimore in the evening for Sunday’s AFC showdown against the Baltimore Ravens.
Leave a Reply