ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The rookie quarterback leading the 2024 draft class into November isn't Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels, the top two selections in April whose epic showdown in Week 8 saw each lead touchdown drives in the final 25 seconds. It's Denver QB Bo Nix , who was named the AFC's Offensive Rookie of the Month on Thursday, quite a rebound from his rough September.
Nix had a stellar October in which he led the Broncos (5-3) to three blowouts and their best start through eight games in eight years. His five wins have already surpassed the four by John Elway (1983) and Drew Lock (2019) for most victories by a rookie QB in Broncos history. Nix led all rookie passers in October in touchdown throws (seven), TD-to-interception ratio (7-1), passing yards (870) and rushing touchdowns (two).
He helped the Broncos recover from an 0-2 start with five wins in their last six games. He's making huge strides — and not just in his scrambling prowess — after getting off to a slow start in which he threw four interceptions in the first two weeks and didn't have a touchdown pass until Week 4. While he's still refining his footwork, timing and throwing mechanics, Nix is showing a maturity that defies his rookie status but confirms coach Sean Payton's contention that Nix wasn't a typical rookie QB after starting a combined 61 games at Auburn and Oregon, a record for a college quarterback.
That maturity doesn't just show up on game day, but during the week, when Nix, who's 24, l.