Bo Nix Facing 'Overrated' Label Despite Statistical Lead Over 2024 Peers
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While critics point to low yards-per-attempt, the Broncos quarterback has outproduced fellow 2024 first-round picks in passing yards and wins.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been labeled one of the NFL's most "overrated" quarterbacks by CBS Sports' Garrett Podell, who paired Nix with Chicago's Caleb Williams in that designation. Podell noted that while Nix led the league in passing attempts with 612 in 2025, he failed to reach 4,000 passing yards and ranked 28th among 33 qualified quarterbacks with a 6.4 yards-per-attempt average.
However, reporting from Sports Illustrated suggests the "overrated" tag is misplaced. According to the outlet, Nix has recorded more wins, passing yards, and touchdowns than any other quarterback from the 2024 draft class. While Washington's Jayden Daniels earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and led more total scrimmage yardage due to rushing, Sports Illustrated reports that Nix had higher totals in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and total touchdowns from scrimmage.
Factors contributing to Nix's efficiency metrics include a heavy reliance on the screen game under head coach Sean Payton and a tendency to avoid the middle of the field and seams. Sports Illustrated notes that Nix is highly calculated to avoid negative plays, ranking second only to Green Bay's Jordan Love in fewest sacks allowed since entering the league.
Denver has sought to improve Nix's supporting cast, which includes Pro Bowler Courtland Sutton and developing receivers Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Marvin Mims Jr. The team recently added Jaylen Waddle and appointed Davis Webb as the new offensive coordinator to oversee play-calling.