It’s Week 16 of the 2024 season. In the highly competitive AFC West league, the Broncos maintained second place with 9 wins and 5 defeats. Even in the conference they are one of the wildcard teams and are in 6th place. There was criticism of their newcomer Bo Nix about his performance, but the HC Sean Payton Clarify the matter.

While it broke the hearts of many fantasy football managers, a photo of Payton was posted showing her game plan for the Week 16 game against the Chargers. With their WR Courtland Sutton If he is ready and fit, there is a high chance that he will play in the upcoming match.

Sean Payton would be excited to see the receiver repeat his magic. He started in 11 of 14 games this season and recorded 66 receptions for 878 yards and 6 touchdowns. It is a crucial time for them as they would like to remain in the wildcard slots. And there are only 3 games left.

The legendary coach also wants them to qualify for the playoffs. They failed to do so last year as they finished in third place with a win-loss record of 8-9. This situation is better this year. Overall, he has a 17-14 record with the Broncos. Against this background, the role of their quarterback Bo Nix becomes very important.

He was their leader. And it seems to adapt to the pressure very well. The head coach is impressed by his determination.

Sean Payton praises Bo Nix

Four decades later John ElwayThe Broncos entrusted a rookie with their quarterback duties. And he was fine. Even the coach was happy and said: “He played a lot of games. He knows how to win. He made some big throws there for us that we needed.“That’s correct. Sean Payton must be happy.

In 14 games as the starting quarterback, he has a 9-5 record, going 297-of-467 (63.6% completion rate) for 3,972 passing yards with 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Even in the rushing game, he has 75 attempts for 327 yards for 4 touchdowns. This is a good show for someone playing in their first year. But they have to play at full strength in the playoffs. Teams would watch his tape closely and try to find the gaps.

It was a story of silent work. However, the high pressure stage is imminent. It’s been 9 years since the Broncos last qualified for the playoffs. This year things are looking solid. Everything rests on the shoulders of the young quarterback.