Bo Nix overcomes ugly interception and enjoys prolific performance in Week 4
The Denver Broncos blew out the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL Season, and Bo Nix played himself a solid game. The interception late in the first half in the end zone was flat-out insane, and there was a lot long with that drive toward the end.
Sean Payton truly should have simply given the ball to RB JK Dobbins, but I digress - Nix should not have thrown that pass, and that one INT is really the only blemish on what was largely a very efficient day through the air for the QB.
Bo Nix has now thrown seven touchdown passes across his first four games, which puts him on pace for 30 on the season. He's also thrown at least one touchdown pass in every game this season and also tossed for a season-high yardage total...
Bo Nix did his job against the lowly Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4
This was one heck of a throw by Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton to close out the first half:
In total, here is what Nix was able to do on Monday Night Football in front of a primetime crowd:
29/42 (69%)
326 yards
3 total TDs
1 INT
97.9 passer rating
The interception really does bring this down a bit, but after that pick, Nix played quite well, and again dealt with a handful of drops that you'd really like to see not happen. The downfield shot to Troy Franklin was a drop and would have really added to Nix's totals here.
But regardless, the QB may have played his best game of the season, and the Denver Broncos might be hitting their stride at the right time. It is very important to remember that Nix just now finished up his 21st start in the NFL - 22 if you include the playoffs.
He is still learning and developing, so to see this from a young QB on primetime is ideal. The Denver Broncos will now head across the country and face the Philadelphia Eagles in what could be a very interesting contest.
Kevin O'Connell Blames Play Clock Issue for Vikings' Final Drive Struggles in Loss to Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to win its first international regular season game in franchise history on Sunday as the team took down the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland. The environment seemed electric and the game meant a lot to Pittsburgh and the Rooney family. It was a meaningful victory for the organization, but it was also an important win in the grand scheme of things as Pittsburgh is now 3-1 on the season heading into its bye week.
Pittsburgh was able to take down Minnesota by a score of 24-21, but they were were dominant at certain parts of the contest. The Steelers had a 21-6 lead entering the fourth quarter, and things got close in the final 15 minutes of the game. Minnesota was able to score two touchdowns, which included a two-point conversion. The Vikings had the ball in the final minute to try to drive down the field and potentially kick a game-tying field goal, but the group wound up turning the ball over on downs.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media after the game, and he was asked about the final drive of the contest for the Vikings. This drive was made harder after a delay of game penalty made it fourth and 17 for Minnesota.
"The energy in the building was fantastic," O'Connell said. "You know, I think it was probably a combination of, you know, the energy there on the last drive and, you know, just one of those negatives being the quarterback facing a clock that is off. That's not an excuse, we knew about it. But that is a unique challenge when it comes to most, if not all, NFL games. You're normally staring right down the defense at that play clock to be able to speed things up and get the ball snapped."
O'Connell was asked if the noise in the stadium, which was mostly dominated by Pittsburgh fans, affected things on Minnesota's final drive. He mentioned the noise while also stating that quarterback Carson Wentz did not have a play clock to look at at the end of the field he was facing. This certainly contributed to the delay of game penalty that made it fourth and 17 rather than fourth and 12.
The Steelers were able to break up the pass on fourth and 17 and then kneel the clock out to end the game. Had Wentz been facing a play clock, which every other NFL stadium has, then maybe the delay of game penalty could have been avoided and the Vikings would have had a better chance at extending the game. Wentz was confused in the moment as the NFL's coach-to-player communication system cuts out with 15 seconds on the play clock, so the quarterback was lost on how to handle the situation. This put Pittsburgh in a strong spot to end the game, although it was a longshot that the Vikings would have been able to convert on fourth and 12 anyways.
It is also important to note that O'Connell knew about this factor before playing in this stadium, and he had every chance to prepare his team for it. Minnesota even had a walk through in Croke Park
Steelers In Firm Control In The AFC North After Win Over Vikings
Pittsburgh is currently in first place in the AFC North after its win over Minnesota. The Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns are both at the bottom of the division with a record of 1-3, while the Cincinnati Bengals are 2-1 and awaiting to play on Monday night. The season has started great for Pittsburgh in regards to the division, and hopefully it continues this way as the Ravens will likely be a problem to deal with later in the year.
