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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 17, 2026 06:44 AM ET

Troy Renck questions how long Broncos can sustain Bo Nix's offensive slump

Denver sits at 4-2 after a Payton-era low 168 total yards.

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What happened: Denver columnist Troy Renck questioned how much longer the Denver Broncos can sustain quarterback Bo Nix's current stretch of play, dubbing the slump "No Nix." Nix acknowledged that his biggest challenge right now is managing the urge to force aggressive throws.

Why it matters: The criticism intensifies an ongoing debate over Nix's offensive identity days after head coach Sean Payton resumed playcalling duties on Oct. 8. Despite sitting at 4-2, Denver's offense just posted 168 total yards, limiting the team's margin for error.

By the numbers: The Broncos hold a 4-2 record in the 2026 regular season after logging 168 total yards in their latest outing, the lowest single-game output of the Sean Payton era and the franchise's fewest since recording 158 yards in 2021.

What to watch: Nix and the 4-2 Broncos enter Week 7 looking to rebound from their 168-yard performance under Payton's playcalling.

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