Could Bo Nix Be the Next NFL Legend in the Making?

So, picture this: the Denver Broncos, down but far from out, unleash a fourth-quarter blitzkrieg that shakes the very foundations of Mile High Stadium. We’re talking a stunning 33-point surge that snatches a razor-thin victory from the jaws of defeat against the New York Giants in Week 7. And at the heart of this jaw-dropping comeback? None other than Bo Nix, who went absolutely bonkers with over 200 total yards and four touchdowns—just in the final quarter! Now, here’s where it gets really tantalizing: analyst Kay Adams throws down a comparison that has everyone buzzing, likening Nix’s clutch prowess to legends like John Elway and even a young Eli Manning. Can a second-year QB who’s had his share of doubts suddenly step into the shoes of giants? Let’s dive in and unravel how Bo Nix might just be rewriting the Broncos’ playbook—and maybe, just maybe, the NFL history books too.

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 19: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against the New York Giants in the first quarter of a game at Empower Field At Mile High on October 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. — (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos won one of their greatest games in franchise history.

They put forth an epic fourth-quarter performance, scoring 33 points to overcome the New York Giants for a one-point victory in Week 7.

In the historic comeback, Bo Nix put up more than 200 total yards with four touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone.

After watching that performance, analyst Kay Adams compared the quarterback to a Broncos legend and a multiple Super Bowl champion with the Giants.

“Is this giving [John] Elway? Is this Elway-esque? Is this giving young Eli [Manning]? His passer rating jumps nearly 25 points in the fourth quarter. Nearly half of his touchdowns have come in the final frame this year, and nearly half of the Broncos’ points do too,” Adams said.

Bo Nix is giving early Eli.

It's John Elway-esque I SAID IT.

Now knock it off.
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— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) October 20, 2025

That’s not a bad list to be on.

Nix became the first quarterback in NFL history to have two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in the same quarter.

He hasn’t been as consistent as he was as a rookie, and some wondered if he had hit a wall or regressed in his development, like so many second-year quarterbacks in the past.

Head coach Sean Payton has been nothing but supportive of Nix since he was the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he might have to tweak some things to help him.

Nix has looked much better in an uptempo offense late in games, as opposed to running the system as called in the early stages.

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