What happened: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton discussed the development of the offense and quarterback Bo Nix during an appearance on The Herd. The evaluation followed Denver's 26-21 road victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Why it matters: Denver enters its bye week at 7-2 on a five-game winning streak to remain firmly in AFC playoff contention. Payton, who returned to play-calling duties in October, has overseen steady growth from the second-year quarterback.
By the numbers: Nix has completed 174 of 287 passes for 1730 yards with 11 touchdowns and 4 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games.
What to watch: The Broncos enter their bye week before preparing for the final stretch of the 2026 regular season.