Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix was a limited participant in the Broncos’ Thursday practice due to a back injury. Last Sunday, the former Oregon Duck was seen applying a heating pad to his lower back during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 29-19 win over AFC West division rivals the Las Vegas Raiders.

It appeared Nix suffered the injury on his second touchdown pass of the game to Courtland Sutton.

Nix didn’t miss a beat in the game and has played in all 12 games so far this season.

Nix and the Broncos have an extra day to prepare this week as Denver plays the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. Good news came on Friday as Niz took full part in training.

“I’m good to go,” Nix said Friday. “Ready to roll.”

The good news is that Denver gets a bye week after the game against the Browns, which could be great timing for the struggling Nix.

The rookie sensation has completed 64.9 percent of his passes for 2,548 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also has 300 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns and zero lost fumbles.

Nix won the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award for his performance in Denver’s win over the Raiders, becoming the first Bronco to win the award in three consecutive weeks (Week 10 vs. the Chiefs and Week 11 vs. the Falcons). .

The Broncos (7-5) are in the postseason hunt and every week is important. Denver controls its own destiny and currently has two fewer losses than the eighth-place Miami Dolphins (5-7) and Indianapolis Colts (5-7).

Nix’s brother, Oregon Ducks receiver Tez Johnson, isn’t surprised that Nix has quickly adjusted to the NFL.

“He loves Denver. It’s the same (as when he arrived),” Johnson told Oregon Ducks reporter Bri Amaranthus. “When I call him and ask him how he’s doing, he enjoys it… He’s the same guy who just wants to get better. He plays with a former receiver teammate, Troy Franklin. You can’t ask for anything better than that.”

“He competes at a high level,” Johnson continued. “Everything he does is at a high level. He competes. He wants to be the first in everything. He is not satisfied with anything. If he sets his mind to something, he will do it no matter what. It’s unbelievable.” “