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Bo Nix Pets Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog in Viral Reunion, Cites Childhood Attack for Fear

The Christmas Day exchange reframed a month-old viral clip during Denver’s 20-13 win over the Chiefs.

Overview

  • Herbstreit shared pregame footage from Arrowhead of Nix briefly petting his golden retriever Peter.
  • In the clip, Nix says a dog attacked him when he was young and notes his family didn’t keep dogs.
  • Nix adds, “My wife will be shocked,” as he engages with the dog and says he wishes he could change the fear.
  • Teammate Jarrett Stidham recounts Nix viewing “all the same” after seeing a “big mean dog” on the way to the stadium.
  • The Broncos beat Kansas City 20-13 to hold the AFC’s top seed, as Nix’s recent “Overdogs” apparel directs proceeds to the Denver Rescue Mission.