Bo Nix said Tuesday the Broncos are sitting at 3-2, and that record matters because it reflects both the progress Denver has made and the work it still has ahead. The third-year quarterback said the Broncos are finding ways to win, but also pointed to a need to simplify his approach as the team prepares for a Week 6 game against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football.
Nix framed the start as encouraging without pretending it has been perfect. Denver has won three of its last four games, and Nix said the group is still leaving some things on the field even while continuing to win. He also noted that the Broncos have already been tested by quality opponents, with four of their first five games coming against teams ranked in the top five of 's Football Power Index.
What Nix said about the start
“We're sitting here at 3-2,” Nix said, adding that the Broncos have had a good start but still have “things we want to clean up” and “things we want to fix.” His bigger point was that Denver is doing enough to win, which is something he said the team has been able to do in a similar way to last season. “The most important thing is winning, obviously,” Nix said.
That perspective fits a Broncos team that has already shown some resilience. Since the start of 2024, Denver has won the third most games of any team, and since the start of 2025, it is tied for the most wins. Nix said the lesson is to keep taking each game one at a time, especially with more difficult matchups still ahead.
What Nix wants to do better
The next step for Nix is less about adding more to the offense and more about reducing the clutter. He said he can sometimes overanalyze and overthink, which takes him away from his best football. To counter that, he wants to keep things simple: “One, two, three,” as he put it, and then “Let's play fast, and let's roll.”
Nix also said he is confident in his preparation, his coaching and the way the offense is structured. His focus is on playing each snap as it comes, taking the available throw when it is there and avoiding the mental fatigue that can come with trying to do too much. Sean Payton has emphasized finding plays that are clean, and Nix said the goal is to execute them without overcomplicating the moment.
What comes next against Seattle
The Broncos’ next test is a major one. In Week 6, they are scheduled to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football, and the matchup brings another top-level challenge. The Seahawks are described as having the league’s top-ranked total defense, passing defense and takeaways, which makes this a strong early measuring stick for Denver’s offense.
Nix said games like this are part of what makes the job worthwhile. “This is why you play the game,” he said, calling it one of the best parts of being an NFL quarterback. He also said every matchup matters, even if some are bigger than others, because the Broncos want to keep pushing toward higher goals. Cornerback Riley Moss could also make his return to game action on Thursday night, adding another notable layer to the week for Denver.
For now, the Broncos have the record to back up Nix’s optimism. They are 3-2, they have won three of four, and they are heading into one of their toughest games of the season with a clear message from their quarterback: simplify, execute and keep finding ways to win.
