Hopes that the Broncos would start the 2024 season with a run were dashed on Sunday in Seattle. The Denver Broncos lost (again) 26-20 to the Seahawks. Although the defense was exceptionally strong, it was the problems on offense that ultimately sealed the Broncos’ fate.
Nix completed 61.9% of his passes, 26 of 42 passes were successful, he managed 138 yards and 2 interceptions, which earned him a QB rating of 47.5. Nix managed one rushing touchdown.
The Bo Nix “rubber” has officially hit the NFL “street.” It was funny to think that Nix’s extensive college career would better prepare him to start in the NFL. Unfortunately, the NFL is a different game than the football played in college, and that was always evident in Sunday’s game.
Preparing young quarterbacks for their future in the NFL is not a pleasant process. Thankfully, the Broncos are well on their way with Bo. Having already scored his first touchdown and made his first start on the road, Nix will enter Sunday’s game looking to record his first passing touchdown, his first home start and, who knows, maybe his first win.
The future in Broncos Country looks brighter than ever, but we need patience as we watch Nix grow from young quarterback to (hopefully) seasoned veteran. With his first game under his belt, there’s no reason to lose faith in Bo Nix’s future just yet. It’s going to be a year of growth, but it’s important to remember that the Broncos are working toward something. It’s a process, and Broncos Country is along for the ride. Buckle up, Broncos Country, there are plenty of bumps along the way, but the journey will be worth it.
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Broncos create chances with early ball wins, but in the loss to the Seahawks “there was not enough of it”
“It was a game where you could feel the momentum shifting from the first half to the second half,” said head coach Sean Payton.
‘We’ll recover from this’: QB Bo Nix struggles in his first NFL start, gives the Broncos a late chance
“We’ll look at the tape, but we have to be better around him,” head coach Sean Payton said after Sunday’s loss.
The ongoing disappearance of Marvin Mims is more than worrying for the Denver Broncos | Sporting News
What do the Broncos do with Marvin Mims Jr.?
Bo Nix throws two interceptions in Broncos debut, prompting CBS announcer to let out an audible “Oh no” in loss to Seahawks – Yahoo Sports
Of the three rookie quarterbacks making their NFL debut, Bo Nix faced the most questions Sunday and offered few encouraging answers.
Bo Nix starts slow in debut, Seahawks beat Broncos in opener | 9news.com
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 26-20 in the opening game of the 2024 NFL season for both teams on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Lumen Field.
Denver Broncos fans react to first game of 2024 season | 9news.com
Bo Nix makes NFL debut with the Denver Broncos – oregonlive.com
Seattle Seahawks beat Denver Broncos 26-20 in season opener
Kenneth Walker III ran for 84 of his 103 yards and scored a touchdown in the second half and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-ridden first half to defeat the D
Kenneth Walker III leads Seahawks comeback as Seattle beats Denver 26-20 in Mike Macdonald’s debut | AP News
Kenneth Walker III ran for 84 of his 103 yards and scored a touchdown in the second half. The Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-ridden first half to beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in the debut of new coach Mike Macdonald.
Cowboys believe TE Jake Ferguson escaped serious injury – NBC Sports
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson will undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan on Monday to determine the extent of his left knee injury, but the X-rays were negative.
2024 NFL season, Week 1: What we learned from Sunday’s games
Around The NFL rounds up everything you need to know about Sunday’s action.
Assessing first impressions from Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season
Judy Battista evaluates notable first impressions from Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Was there a bigger win than the Patriots’ upset victory over the Bengals? How did the rookies fare?
Caleb Williams is happy about the Bears’ victory despite difficulties in his debut: “Statistics don’t interest me”
Caleb Williams managed only 93 yards in his NFL debut, but the Bears won and he became the first best quarterback since David Carr in 2002 to win his Week 1 start.
Lions WR Jameson Williams on the big night in the victory over the Rams: “I plan to do a lot more”
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who set a new career-high with 121 receiving yards on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, says he has “many” more great accomplishments planned for his career.
Bills QB Josh Allen says his injured hand is “fine” after win against Cardinals: “I’m not a doctor”
After Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen says his injured hand is “fine.”
Dexter Lawrence of the Giants “doesn’t respect” the booing fans during the devastating defeat: “It’s just a difficult phase. It is what it is.”
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence said he had no “respect” for fans who booed his team’s devastating loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill says he has ‘no idea’ why he was held before Week 1 win over Jaguars
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill told reporters Sunday he had “no idea” why he was detained by police on his way to Hard Rock Stadium for his team’s season opener.
Jim Harbaugh leads Chargers to victory in debut: “The culture is already there”
The Los Angeles Chargers released their momentum from last year’s 42-point loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, winning in Jim Harbaugh’s first game as head coach of the Bolts.
Tyreek Hill ‘still trying’ to process his pregame police arrest – ESPN
Tyreek Hill said after the Dolphins’ victory over the Jaguars that he was still trying to process his pregame arrest by police for an alleged speeding violation.
Source: Browns fear TE David Njoku has suffered serious ankle damage – ESPN
The Browns fear that tight end David Njoku suffered a severe ankle sprain in their team’s opening loss to the Cowboys, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels shows promise, but there are areas he can improve – ESPN
Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels showed promise with two rushing touchdowns, but also left room for improvement in the air in his debut loss.
Texans’ Joe Mixon: ‘Without a doubt’ I’ve found a better team; wants to ‘put Bengals behind’ – CBSSports.com
The running back had a great debut in Houston
In his Broncos debut, QB Bo Nix intercepted two balls and lost – ESPN
Rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who was drafted by the Broncos No. 12 out of Oregon in April, completed 26 of 42 passes for 138 yards and two interceptions in Denver’s 26-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday afternoon.
Assessing the biggest overreactions from NFL Week 1 games – ESPN
Could Fields keep his starting spot in Pittsburgh…and should Watson keep his in Cleveland? We’ve decided which insights from Week 1 are overreactions.
Lions vs. Rams, score, insights: David Montgomery and Jameson Williams help Detroit beat Matthew Stafford in overtime – CBSSports.com
Jared Goff defeats Matthew Stafford in the season opener
Is the Deshaun Watson trade and contract the worst in NFL history? Browns QB has rocky start in Week 1 – CBSSports.com
Watson threw two interceptions and conceded six sacks in a 33-17 loss to the Cowboys
Tyreek Hill arrested: Dolphins’ Calais Campbell says he was handcuffed to ‘de-escalate’ pregame incident – CBSSports.com
The defensive player says he came to Hill’s aid
Stefon Diggs: It’s gratifying when they trust you in important moments – NBC Sports
There was a lot of hype surrounding the Texans offense during the offseason, and the unit lived up to that hype on Opening Day.
In 15 games with the new rule, 63.5 percent of kickoffs were touchbacks – NBC Sports
The NFL’s new kickoff rule should make returns more common and touchbacks less common.
Caleb Williams: I will be better – NBC Sports
Caleb Williams got the result he was hoping for on Sunday, but the day didn’t quite go as expected for the Bears rookie quarterback.
Jacoby Brissett: Jerod Mayo preached that it’s the people in this room that matter – NBC Sports
The Patriots were the league’s biggest underdogs in Week 1, but they will enter Week 2 as one of 16 undefeated teams.
Dan Quinn: You have to work hard to develop an identity – NBC Sports
The Bears were able to overcome a bad day for first-round pick Caleb Williams and the offense to win in Week One, but second-round pick Jayden Daniels and the Commanders could not.
