Bo Nix led the Denver Broncos to a 30-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, breaking out of a slump with a career-long 62-yard rushing touchdown. The performance came amid heavy criticism of Nix's play, as he entered the game ranked near the bottom of qualifying quarterbacks in key metrics. Coach Sean Payton issued a firm vote of confidence, stating "He's our guy" despite the scrutiny.
Nix rushed for 73 yards and threw for 222 yards with one touchdown. The win ended a stretch where the offense struggled to generate big plays, as the Broncos entered the game near the bottom of the league in plays of at least 20 yards. Nix's ankle health was a storyline, as he had two surgeries in January following a playoff fracture, though he insisted the injury did not limit him.
The Broncos improved to 6-2 on the season. Nix connected on a 52-yard screen touchdown and a 47-yard completion to Marvin Mims Jr. Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle also had significant gains. The offense showcased a three-tight end formation that created the opening for Nix's decisive scramble.
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