Bo Nix criticised for poor performance despite Broncos overtime win

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:29 · Archive

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was criticised by analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick after completing just 17 of 27 passes for 107 yards in a 17-14 overtime victory against Seattle.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday Night Football. The Broncos had led 14-3 heading into the fourth quarter before Seattle mounted a comeback to force overtime. A 53-yard field goal from Wil Lutz secured the victory, moving Denver to 4-2 on the season.

Quarterback Bo Nix's performance, however, drew significant criticism. He completed 17 of 27 passes for 107 yards with no touchdowns. Fitzpatrick noted that Nix averaged just 4 yards per attempt, his lowest of the season, and was the second-fewest passing yards of Nix's career, coming after a 123-yard performance against the Chargers the previous Sunday.

Analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick was scathing in his assessment on the postgame show. 'Bo Nix is not playing competitively,' Fitzpatrick said. 'It's almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he's playing football.' Fitzpatrick elaborated that Nix appeared unwilling to throw downfield and lacked confidence from his coach Sean Payton, citing play-calling choices such as screen plays on third-and-8.

How it is being reported

• Ryan Fitzpatrick brutally shreds ‘almost disrespectful’ Bo Nix after another woeful nightThe Broncos might've come away with a thrilling win on Thursday, but that didn't mean their quarterback was beyond reproach.New York Post · 16 Oct, 06:09
• Bo Nix torn apart and accused of being 'disrespectful to quarterback position' seconds after dramatic Broncos winThe blistering criticism came just moments after Denver sealed a dramatic 17-14 overtime win against the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 6 clash.Daily Mail Sport · 16 Oct, 05:44

In this story: Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Seattle Seahawks · Ryan Fitzpatrick · Wil Lutz · Sean Payton · Sam Darnold

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