Nix checks the boxes even as Broncos Country cannot avoid the temptation to check its pulse. Too many followers on social media continue to flood my timeline about the greatness of Wentz. That’s

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has a lot of faith in his team to perform in a must-win situation this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix posted a Total QBR rating of 64.7 in the team’s 30-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17, bringing his season-long Total QBR average to 54.1. Nix’s season-long rating has improved since last week (53.1) and his overall rank (No. 16) among current starters is up four spots since last week (No. 20).

Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix's 51-yard TD pass to Marvin Mims in Week 17 set the mark for longest NFL pass in air this season at 67 yards.

This week's look at the league's top rookies starts with Denver's Bo Nix, who can join Jayden Daniels as a rookie QB who led his team to the postseason.