Payton has repeatedly said that Nix's mobility and his ability to avoid sacks are among the QB's strengths, and Payton doesn't want to coach it out of him. So the Broncos will continue to allow Nix to run as he sees fit.

Sean Payton was asked about Bo Nix's rushing production in the Denver Broncos' 18-15 win over the Houston Texans, explaining why he doesn't talk to his quarterback about it. The Denver Broncos defeated the Houston Texans 18-15, but it wasn't pretty. The Broncos' performance featured several special-teams gaffes and another Tim Tebow-esque display.

Among Broncos quarterbacks, only John Elway and Peyton Manning have accounted for more fourth-quarter/overtime comebacks than Nix has in orange and blue.

This provides a great example of the power of under-center play action: Just the slightest step forward by Tyrel Dodson (No. 25) and Jordyn Brooks (No. 20) allowed Charlie Kolar to get down the seam, a throw Jackson loves.

It has been a good NFL Sunday for former Oregon Ducks players. Quarterbacks' Bo Nix and Justin Herbert both led their teams to wins, putting them in prime position to make the playoffs. However, they weren't the only Ducks making big plays.

Second-year defensive back Calen Bullock intercepted Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix during the second quarter, securing his first turnover of the year. With the grab, the Texans offense will have exceptional field position to begin their drive midway through the second quarter.

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton praised Nix for his performance in Week 9 against the Houston Texans. Not that Nix had gaudy stats, finishing with 173 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception on 48.6% completion, the second-lowest mark of his career.

Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs against Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images