Overview
- Nix said he removed all social media from his phone and only hears criticism if someone says it to his face.
- Denver is 8-2 atop the AFC West and tied for the NFL’s best record, with results driven largely by the defense.
- Through 10 games he has 2,126 yards, 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 60.9% completions, down from a 66.3% rate in his 2024 breakout season.
- Payton highlighted 52 offensive penalties, sluggish first quarters and a need for easier throws, with 28.8% of drives ending in three-and-outs and a 64.5% red-zone touchdown rate.
- Nix leads the league with nine fourth-quarter touchdown passes and the Broncos are 4-0 when trailing entering the fourth, with his comments coming in the week of a divisional game against the Chiefs.