Bo Nix's 5.6 Yards per Attempt Deepens Broncos' QB Dilemma at 4-2
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Updated · CBS Sports · Oct 16
Bo Nix's 5.6 Yards per Attempt Deepens Broncos' QB Dilemma at 4-2
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Oct 16
Summary
Denver is 4-2, but Bo Nix's Year 3 slide has sharpened questions about whether the Broncos can keep waiting for a breakthrough at quarterback.
Through six games, Nix's yards per attempt has fallen to 5.6 from 6.4 in 2025 and 6.7 as a rookie, while his EPA per dropback has dropped to -0.12 and his turnover-worthy play rate has risen to 5.0%.
Thursday's 17-14 overtime win over Seattle underscored the problem: Denver produced 168 total yards, averaged 2.9 yards per play and managed only 38 yards on 25 second-half snaps.
Sean Payton has already taken back play-calling duties, yet the offense still ranks 31st in yards per game and last in yards per play despite a defense strong enough to keep Denver in contention.
History offers some hope, but Denver's Super Bowl-caliber defense and Nix's contract through 2027 mean the Broncos may soon need to weigh veteran competition or another draft investment.