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Bo Nix remains Broncos QB1: Sean Payton says no quarterback change planned

Denver's head coach Sean Payton is sticking with Bo Nix despite a rough start, per Yahoo Sports.

By Cole Hartwell
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The Denver Broncos have no plans to change quarterbacks amid Bo Nix’s rough start, according to head coach Sean Payton via Yahoo Sports.

What happened

Payton said the Broncos are sticking with Nix, per The Athletic. Denver is 4-2, but the offense has been among the league’s worst in several categories, according to The Athletic.

Context

Nix has 942 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, three interceptions, and 35 rushing yards with one rushing touchdown this season through five games, per Sleeper. He has 68.2 PPR points, and he is projected for 14.3 PPR points in Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Big Lead reports Nix has 1,049 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions while completing 60.3 percent of his passes through six games. In Week 6 against the Seahawks, Nix completed 17 of 27 passes for 107 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and ran four times for two yards, according to Pro Football Network.

Depth chart

Jarrett Stidham is the Broncos’ QB2, with no games played this season, per Sleeper. Sam Ehlinger is listed as QB3 and is tagged as out by Sleeper.

What’s next

The Broncos play the Seattle Seahawks at home on Thursday, October 15, in Week 6, according to ESPN. The game has already been played.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Nix remains the starting quarterback in Denver, so fantasy managers can continue to rely on him as their starter if they choose, but his recent production has been disappointing. With only 68.2 PPR points through five games (13.6 per game) and a projection of 14.3 points in Week 6, he is a low-end QB2 at best in most formats. The Broncos’ commitment to him is noteworthy, but the offense’s struggles limit his upside. Jarrett Stidham is the backup, but he has not played this season and is not a recommended add. Keep Nix on rosters in superflex and 2QB leagues, but in standard leagues, consider streaming options with better matchups.

Quick answers

Will Bo Nix be benched?

No. Head coach Sean Payton said the Broncos are sticking with Nix, per Yahoo Sports and The Athletic.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Denver Broncos depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Sean Payton sticking with Bo Nix. Will improving ‘finer things’ jolt Broncos QB? (The Athletic)
  5. Sean Payton says Broncos have no plans to make quarterback change amid Bo Nix's rough start (Yahoo Sports)

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