Denver Broncos' Bo Nix Makes History, Wins NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Month

On Thursday morning, the NFL announced Bo Nix had been named October's Offensive Rookie of the Month. The former Oregon Ducks Star becomes the first Denver Bronco since Clinton Portis in 2002 to earn the prestigious honor.

Oct 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles with the ball in the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

After a stellar October, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has been announced as the National Football League’s Offensive Rookie of the Month. Nix was selected with the No. 12 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft in what was a then-controversial decision by the Broncos front office and coach Sean Payton.

Nix, a 24-year-old rookie, finished his collegiate career as a Heisman finalist for the Oregon Ducks and coach Dan Lanning.

Nix becomes the first Denver Bronco since Clinton Portis in 2002 to be named Offensive Rookie of the Month. During the four-game slate in October, the Broncos were 3-1 overall, and Nix’s steady growth as the season goes along has been instrumental in the team’s success. Nix led all rookies with 870 passing yards, nine total touchdowns, seven passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns, 82 overall completions, 66.7 completion percentage, seven touchdowns to one interception ratio, and tied for the most wins with three.

First Broncos QB ever to have 3 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD and 0 INTs in a single game and just the 7th rookie QB in NFL history. 🤯

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Nix’s athletic ability has helped the Broncos go from one of the most sacked teams in the NFL last season to having the lowest sack percentage in the AFC through eight games this season. Per statistician, Ryan Michael, Bo Nix had a 4.04 sack percentage, which ranks just ahead of Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes for the least sacked quarterbacks in the AFC.

This past Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, Nix sealed Rookie of the Month honors with a historic performance. Nix became the first Denver Broncos quarterback to throw for three touchdowns, run for a touchdown, and not throw an interception. Peyton Manning, John Elway, and Russell Wilson never accomplished that feat in a Broncos uniform. 

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) following the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

"He's loving Denver. It's the same thing (as when he first arrived)," Oregon reciever Tez Johnson told Oregon Ducks reporter Bri Amaranthus. "When I call him and ask him how he's doing, he's enjoying it... He's the same guy, just wanting to get better. He's playing with a former receiver teammate,Troy Franklin. It's things like that you can't ask for anything better."

The Broncos are 5-3 and in the heat of the playoff race in the AFC. If October was any indication of what’s to come for Bo Nix, the future is bright for the rookie quarterback and the Denver Broncos as an organization. 

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