Bo Nix is coming off one of his worst games as a Denver Bronco. He still got it done, making just enough plays to vanquish the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football, but it took a Herculean effort from the Broncos' defense to make possible a 10-7 win.

There was no mistaking them, a groan that spread from upper seats to lower seats with a cycling array of second-half possessions.

Bo Nix doesn’t have it. The Broncos are lucky to be 8-2 thanks to the defense. Nix doesn’t set his feet, rushes passes and throws the ball up for grabs. Not sure if it’s mental, but I’m getting Jay Cutler vibes.

Breaking down the film, 18 plays stood out that highlight how bad Nix was for the Broncos, so narrowing it down for a breakdown was tough. However, these five plays are the best illustration of how badly Nix played and the issues he brought to the table that held the Broncos' offense back from trampling the Raiders.

The Denver Broncos improved to 8-2 on Thursday night, but Bo Nix's performance against the Las Vegas Raiders left a lot to be desired. Nix completed just 16-of-28 passes for 150 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

I’ve been booed before, and I’ll be booed again," quarterback Bo Nix told reporters after the 10-7 win. "Not going to be the last time. It’s obviously unfortunate. You don’t want your own fans booing you,

Denver Broncos player Bo Nix and his wife, Izzy Nix, are about to become parents! In October 2025, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child in a joint post on Instagram.

Still, Nix's lone touchdown pass pulled him into a tie with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for the most total touchdowns in 2025, with 21.

Nix, along with the rest of the Broncos, will have over a week off before the Kansas City Chiefs come to Denver for a major AFC West showdown on Nov. 16. It will be a chance for Nix and Co. to show why they are potentially for real this year after making the playoffs as a wild-card team last season.