Autzen Zoo
Fansided

Bo Nix gets his first career win as NFL starter vs. Buccaneers

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
facebooktwitterreddit

The first two weeks of the 2024 season weren't kind to former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix who got the nod to be the full-time starter in his rookie year in preseason camp.

Nix was 0-2 as a starter and completed just 46-of-77 passes for 384 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions. He added 60 rushing yards and a score, but the rushing success didn't make up for his shortcomings through the air in the two losses.

But Week 3 yielded much better results for the former Duck.

Not only did Nix avoid an interception for the first time this season, but he had his best numbers through the air as well as on the ground. He completed 25-of-36 passes for 216 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions, but he rushed for 47 yards and a score. He was much more comfortable and safe with the ball and he recorded his first career win as an NFL starting quarterback.

Nix's 85 passer rating was his best of the season by about 30 points and his QBR was also far above where it had been through the first two weeks as the Broncos took down an undefeated Tampa Bay team on the road.

It's good to see him playing with some confidence after getting some lumps through the first two weeks of his NFL career. He looks poised to be the next Oregon quarterback to find NFL stardom.

The other former Oregon quarterback who is currently starting, Justin Herbert, had a rough go of things on Sunday, leading the Chargers to just 10 points and their first loss of the season at Pittsburgh.

Home/Oregon Ducks Football