Bo Nix

The Broncos rookie QB had a stellar first year in Sean Payton's offense, finishing as the QB9 overall and in points per game (19). Nix threw 30 TDs and rushed for nearly 500 yards and four scores on the ground. From Week 8 on, the Denver signal caller was hitting over 21 points per game.
Even so, Nix averaged fewer than 20 points per game in the season's entirety. Also, he had a 31% bust rate that was tied for the highest among top 10 finishers.
If Denver finds its "joker" on offense this season, we could see the 25-year-old second-year QB improve. Especially with his nucleus of top WRs returning from last season.

Broncos HC Sean Payton announced Tuesday that Bo Nix has fully resumed workouts at team facilities with no restrictions following a minor offseason procedure. The surgery was unrelated to the back issue he managed in 2024 and forced him to skip the Pro Bowl, but it’s not impacting his prep for 2025. As a rookie, the 2024 first-round pick posted 3,775 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions on a 66% completion rate, while adding 430 rushing yards and four scores. Payton noted Nix is on track for OTAs as he continues to settle into the Denver offense.

Fantasy Impact

Nix’s 2024 numbers—29 passing touchdowns and over 400 rushing yards—made him a viable fantasy quarterback as a rookie, particularly with his ability to contribute on the ground. His full recovery from the procedure keeps him on course for a potential step forward in Year 2 as he adapts to Payton’s system. Fantasy managers can view him as a mid-round option with the chance to deliver low-end QB1 production, especially if Denver leans on his dual-threat skill set. Watch training camp updates for hints of growing chemistry with his receivers.