Nix Makes History in Dominant Performance
In the regular-season finale of his rookie year, quarterback Nix made history by becoming the first quarterback since Peyton Manning to earn a playoff berth with the Broncos. Denver clinched its bid with a dominant 38-0 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Nix had a remarkable performance, completing 26 of 29 attempts (89.7%) for 321 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also added 47 rushing yards to his total. Nix’s impressive outing earned him a 152.4 rating, capping off an outstanding rookie season.