Broncos Rookie QB Bo Nix Opens Up About Battling Back Fractures This Season: A Journey of Resilience

Bo Nix, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, shared some surprising news after the team’s recent playoff game. Even though they lost to the Buffalo Bills 31-7, Nix revealed he played through several small back fractures to help his team reach the playoffs.

These injuries, called transverse process fractures, happened during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 24. While being sacked by defensive end Tyree Wilson in the second quarter, Nix’s back twisted awkwardly, causing the fractures. Fortunately, he managed to keep playing and even threw two touchdowns in that game.

In the following week, he led the Broncos to a victory over the Browns in a Monday night matchup. After that game, he had a bye week that allowed him to rest and recover from the injury.

Nix expressed determination, saying, “I wasn’t going to miss the first Monday night game. I got treatment on it, and we were fortunate enough to have an off week after that. It was annoying, but we all play with something.”

Despite the setback, Nix had an impressive season. The Broncos selected him as the 12th overall pick in last year’s draft. He threw for 3,775 yards, had 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions throughout the season. In the playoff loss to the Bills, he completed 13 of 22 passes for 144 yards and scored a touchdown. He also led the team in rushing with 43 yards on four carries.

This year marked the Broncos’ first playoff appearance since their Super Bowl run in 2015. While the season ended earlier than they hoped, Nix’s courage and skill on the field indicate a promising future for both him and the team.