After a successful rookie season, quarterback Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos were knocked out the NFL playoffs in the wild card round. Nix will now entering his first NFL offseason as a full-time start

Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium.

AFC West, lost to Bills in wild-card round Overview: Year 2 of the Sean Payton era was a rousing success. Gone was Russell Wilson. Enter rookie Bo Nix, who exceeded expectations in 17 starts as Payton's chosen quarterback.

Former NFL quarterback Mike Vick was impressed by what he saw from Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix during the 2024 season.

Meanwhile, the Broncos could use the No. 20 overall pick to get a reliable number two receiver. Players like Missouri’s Luther Burden III or Ohio State ’s Emeka Egbuka could be available for the Broncos to draft and develop. This move would keep Courtland Sutton a leader of the offense.

After finishing with their best record since their Super Bowl 50 victory, the Denver Broncos are clearly on the rise. The team ended the 2024 season at 10-7, with rookie quarterback Bo Nix leading the way.

Here’s how Broncos quarterback Bo Nix stacks up against the team’s opposing QBs next season, ranked by their 2024 passer ratings. Bengals QB Joe Burrow: 108.5 Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: 103.7 Chargers QB Justin Herbert: 101.7 Commanders QB Jayden Daniels: 100.1 Packers QB Jordan Love: 96.7 Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: 93.5 Broncos QB Bo Nix: 93.3