Ryan Fitzpatrick critiques Bo Nix following Broncos' overtime win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Ryan Fitzpatrick criticized Bo Nix for his performance after the Denver Broncos' 17-14 overtime victory against the Seattle Seahawks on October 11, 2026. Despite improving to 4-2, the Broncos' offense struggled, with Nix completing 17 of 27 passes for just 107 yards. Fitzpatrick stated that Nix's play lacks the competitiveness expected from a quarterback, especially as the team relies on its defense to secure wins. The Broncos managed to score only in the first half, culminating in an overtime victory thanks to Will Lutz's field goal. Fitzpatrick's remarks highlight ongoing concerns about Nix's ability to lead the offense effectively.
- •Denver defeats Seattle 17-14 in overtime on October 11, 2026.
- •Bo Nix's performance included 107 passing yards without touchdowns or interceptions.
- •The Broncos have relied heavily on their defense to win games this season.
- •Nix's completion rate sits at 59.9% with six touchdowns and three interceptions over the season.
- •Fitzpatrick highlights Nix's need to play more competitively moving forward.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Almost disrespectful to the quarterback position’: Ryan Fitzpatrick does not hold back on Bo Nix
- 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Fitzpatrick blasts Bo Nix after Thursday Night Football & he’s right to do so
"The Denver Broncos picked up a big win on Thursday night, beating the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime. But quarterback Bo Nix had very little to do with it, and one former NFL quarterback was not happy about it. During Prime Video’s postgame coverage of Thursday night’s game, Ryan Fitzpatrick tore…
"Fitz does not hold back when commenting on Nix's performance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 5:43 AM‘Almost disrespectful to the quarterback position’: Ryan Fitzpatrick does not hold back on Bo Nix
The Denver Broncos picked up a big win on Thursday night, beating the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime. But quarterback Bo Nix had very little to do with it, and one former NFL quarterback was not happy about it. During Prime Video’s postgame coverage of Thursday night’s game, Ryan Fitzpatrick tore…
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 4:33 AMRyan Fitzpatrick blasts Bo Nix after Thursday Night Football & he’s right to do so
Fitz does not hold back when commenting on Nix's performance.
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