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Bo Nix Matches Peyton Manning's Rookie Record in Broncos' 38-6 Victory Over Falcons

Nov 17, 2024, 11:39 PM

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix delivered a historic performance in a decisive 38-6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, snapping the Broncos' two-game losing streak. Nix completed 28 of 33 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns, achieving his first career 300-yard passing game and becoming only the second rookie in NFL history, after Peyton Manning, to record 200+ passing yards and 2+ touchdowns in four consecutive home games. He recorded a passer rating of 145.0 and threw touchdown passes to four different receivers—Nate Adkins, Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey—as the Broncos scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions. Nix's impressive outing, including a 100% adjusted completion percentage in the first half and completing over 70% of his passes with 2 TDs and 0 interceptions in four games this season, has elevated him into the Rookie of the Year conversation. With the victory, the Broncos improved their record to 6-4 and extended their dominance over NFC South teams, going 4-0 against the division this season. Trailing significantly, the Falcons replaced starting quarterback Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. in the fourth quarter.