Payton has repeatedly said that Nix's mobility and his ability to avoid sacks are among the QB's strengths, and Payton doesn't want to coach it out of him. So the Broncos will continue to allow Nix to run as he sees fit.

Among Broncos quarterbacks, only John Elway and Peyton Manning have accounted for more fourth-quarter/overtime comebacks than Nix has in orange and blue.

It has been a good NFL Sunday for former Oregon Ducks players. Quarterbacks' Bo Nix and Justin Herbert both led their teams to wins, putting them in prime position to make the playoffs. However, they weren't the only Ducks making big plays.

Did anyone else notice Bo Nix smiling & even laughing on the sideline with under 2 minutes left in the 4th quarter of a tied game? Most guys are frustrated & tight as hell given the context & situation.

"He finds a way," wide receiver Courtland Sutton said of Nix. "He’s a gamer. The dude shows up. We know that when we have him back there, we have a chance to win the game."

Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs against Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

For years, Payton would give his quarterbacks — from Drew Brees to Russell Wilson and now Bo Nix — elaborate playcalls. However, this season, the Denver Broncos head coach has shrunk the calls a bit in order to help Denver's offense play at a faster tempo.

Quarterback Bo Nix meets the media to talk about the Broncos' fourth-quarter performance, Denver's stout defensive play and his rushing success on the game-winning drive.

"The sun is going to come up tomorrow whether I have a great game or whether I have a bad game," Broncos QB Bo Nix said.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is in his second season in the NFL and is helping his team compete in the AFC West. The former Oregon Ducks quarterback has le