Bo Nix’s rookie season ended with a 31-7 loss in the Wild Card round, just like John Elway’s first year ended in 1983.

Despite losing in the playoffs, hopes are high for Nix and the Broncos' future. Especially after it was revealed on Monday that the former Oregon Duck QB suffered a fractured back and played through the injury, according to Broncos beat writer Zac Stevens. Nix initially suffered the injury in the 29-19 Week 12 win over the Raiders.

Even though the Denver Broncos suffered a 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills in their Wild Card playoff matchup on Sunday, Bo Nix is still optimistic about

There is a reason why no rookie quarterback in NFL history has ever started a Super Bowl. In fact, only five rookie quarterbacks have ever started a conference championship game and their combined record is 0-5.

Sean Payton didn’t just take his foot off the gas. He yanked the emergency brake, got out of the car, handed the keys to Josh Allen, and crawled home on all fours.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP

Going into the 2024 NFL season, multiple outlets ranked Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix as the worst starting quarterback in the NFL. Nix went on