The Denver Broncos achieved a narrow 10-7 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football during Week 10. This win marks the Broncos” eighth consecutive triumph, propelling them to the top of the AFC West standings. Despite this success, NFL analyst John Middlekauff expressed skepticism regarding the team”s potential to win the Super Bowl, particularly due to the performance of quarterback Bo Nix.
During his analysis, Middlekauff highlighted Nix”s struggles, noting his lackluster statistics in the recent game. Nix finished with 150 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, marking his second consecutive game under 200 yards and the fifth time this season he has failed to reach that threshold. The Broncos are scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the upcoming week, followed by a bye week, which could serve as a critical time for Nix to regroup.
Middlekauff believes that the Super Bowl aspirations of the Broncos are significantly hindered by Nix”s current play. After missing the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons, the Broncos hired Sean Payton, a former Super Bowl-winning head coach, who successfully ended that drought in his first year. Now, Payton aims to guide the team back to the postseason for the 2025 season.
Nix played a crucial role in the Broncos” playoff push last year, posting impressive stats as a rookie with 3,775 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, taking over the starting role from perennial Pro Bowler Russell Wilson. This season, the Broncos have only lost two games, asserting themselves as a formidable force in the competitive AFC West.
With the next challenge against the Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Payton will need to inspire Nix to overcome his recent difficulties. If Nix cannot find his rhythm, the Chiefs, led by coach Andy Reid, might exploit his hesitance during their Week 11 matchup.
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