Ryan Fitzpatrick rips Broncos QB Bo Nix for Thursday Night Football performance
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Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime during Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, but the game featured a sluggish offensive performance from Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.
- Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick harshly criticized Nix's play, calling it "disrespectful" to the quarterback position and questioning his competitiveness and trust from the coaching staff.
- Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez suggested that Nix might need to be benched to regain focus, citing the Broncos' anemic offense despite opportunities for open plays.
- Nix, returning from an ankle injury, completed 17 of 27 passes for just 107 yards and showed reluctance to push the ball downfield, though he defended his aggressive intentions and emphasized playing smart given the team's strong defense.
- The Broncos, now 4-2, will face the Arizona Cardinals next before hosting the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, with their offense under increasing scrutiny.
