Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix regarded like he is perhaps entering a second-year skid in Week 1, however head coach Sean Payton insists he is responsible for Nix’s struggles.
Sean Payton says Bo Nix’s Week 1 struggles tied to his play calling
“I do not know what number of video games I’ve known as, however that is a type of the place I got here away like, ‘Man, I’ve acquired to be so much higher,” Payton told the media Wednesday.
Nix dedicated three of the workforce’s 4 turnovers (two interceptions, misplaced fumble) in a 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans. Per Stats Carry out, Week 1 was the primary time the QB has misplaced a fumble since his 2021 season at Auburn.
Nevertheless, Payton was extra aggressive in Week 1 than he was final season. He had Nix try 40 passes, and he accomplished 25 of them. The 25-year-old QB tried 40 or extra passes just three times during his rookie season.
Towards Tennessee, Payton did not decide to the run sport till the second half. Per ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, the Broncos’ working backs had solely seven carries for twenty-four yards within the first half.
When the Broncos sprinkled in some runs, their offense regarded simpler. Rookie RB RJ Harvey had a 50-yard run late within the fourth quarter, which helped seal the game. Denver completed with 151 yards on 30 carries.