The Denver Broncos faced the New York Jets in Week 4, looking to carry their momentum from an impressive 26-7 win over the Buccaneers. However, the game began with a historic struggle for rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Despite having recorded his first NFL victory the previous week, Nix had an alarming first half against the Jets, becoming the first quarterback since 2000 to achieve multiple completions while registering negative passing yards.
In the first half, Nix completed only seven of his 15 pass attempts, finishing with an astonishing -7 passing yards. This performance marked the lowest statistic for any quarterback with at least 15 attempts since 1998, when Ryan Leaf managed just 4 yards on 4 completions.
Nix’s dismal outing in the first half was a sharp decline from his previous game, where he completed 25 of 36 passes for 216 yards.
However, Nix rebounded after halftime, throwing his first NFL touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton late in the third quarter. The Broncos ultimately secured a narrow victory against the Jets, winning 10-9, and improving their season record to 2-2.
Overall, Nix ended the game with 12 completions on 25 attempts for 60 yards and one touchdown. Looking ahead, the Broncos will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5.
The depth chart for the Broncos at quarterback is limited, with veteran Jarrett Stidham and former Jets player Zach Wilson serving as the backups behind Nix.