Patrick Mahomes was impressed by Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix, and he let coach Sean Payton know it.
after their matchup in Week 10, and it seems he spoke highly of the 24-year-old to coach Sean Payton, too.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Payton revealed that Mahomes came up to him after the game to inform him that the Broncos "got one" when it comes to Nix.Nix, 24, has completed 63.6% of his passes while throwing 10 touchdowns and six interceptions during his rookie season. A capable runner, he has added 290 yards on 61 carries and scored four rushing touchdowns. The young quarterback got off to a slow start this season but has shown significant improvement as the year progressed.
He impressed against the Chiefs, nearly handing Kansas City its first loss of the season while throwing two passing touchdowns. In the game, Nix completed 22-of-30 passes for 215 yards. His performance seems to have caught the attention of Mahomes.Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints.
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