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Bo Nix Explains Fear of Dogs, Pets Kirk Herbstreit’s Retriever Before Broncos’ Win Over Chiefs

He said a dog attacked him when he was little.

Overview

  • Herbstreit shared a pregame video showing Nix petting his golden retriever Peter after a previous clip of Nix avoiding the dog drew viral criticism.
  • Nix told Herbstreit he has avoided dogs since a childhood attack and noted he did not grow up in a dog-owning household.
  • The Broncos beat the Chiefs 20-13 on Christmas Day, with Nix throwing a touchdown, rushing for another, and totaling 224 yards.
  • Backup Jarrett Stidham recounted that Nix views all dogs the same after the team spotted a “big mean dog” on the way to Kansas City.
  • Nix has been promoting an “Overdogs” apparel line and said proceeds will benefit the Denver Rescue Mission.