Denver Broncos Quarterback Bo Nix was nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award after a heartbreaking 16-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10.
Nix had an impressive performance against the defending champions, completing 22 of 30 passes (73.3%) for 215 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers, good for a passer rating of 115.3.
This is Nix’s fourth Rookie of the Week nomination of the season. He was also nominated after his performances against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers. This follows Nix’s Rookie of the Month award for the month of October.
This week, Nix faces five non-quarterbacks in voting.
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QB Bo Nix: 215 passing yards, two passing TDs, 73.3 completion percentage.
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R.B. Bucky Irving: 97 yards from scrimmage (73 rushing, 14 receiving), TD rushing
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R.B. Tyrone Tracy: 103 yards rushing, TD rushing
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WR Rdisgusting Pearsall: four receptions for 73 yards, TD reception
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CB Kamari Lassiter: Tackle, two INTs, two passes defended
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D.L. Jared Verse: Four tackles, sack, two TFLs, forced fumble, fumble recovery
Through ten games, Nix leads all rookie quarterbacks with 14 total touchdowns (10 passing, four rushing), is second in passing yards (1,968 yards), and, most importantly, he looks balanced in the offense from coach Sean Payton.
Fans can vote for Nix until Thursday morning. NFL.com.
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