Broncos QB Bo Nix Urged to Take Critical Next Step as Eagles Loom

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Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Denver Broncos got the version of Bo Nix they hoped for in Week 4 after an uneven start to the season. It was against a beleaguered Cincinnati Bengals team. However, there is progress to be made for the second-year QB.

Nix and the Broncos face the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5, and his comments on the matchup suggest he understands what is required of him.

That is good news for the Broncos.

Bo Nix Urged to Take Critical Next Step for Broncos

The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider highlighted Hall of Famer Troy Aikman raving about Nix during one particular “play worthy of gold jacket praise” during which he found Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims before halftime in Week 4 against the Bengals.

The Broncos got into range for a field goal. But Nix and Co. took advantage of an offsides call on the Bengals by finding Courtland Sutton for a touchdown.

Kosmider believes the entire sequence highlighted what the Broncos need from Nix consistently.

“Before turning attention toward their fast-arriving match with the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, there was an urgency to identify the things that could be built upon,” Kosmider wrote on October 1. “For Nix, it starts with the brilliant execution of a two-minute drive that helped the Broncos more or less close the door on the Bengals.

“He was decisive, quick and accurate. Mostly, he was visibly calmer than he was during some of the late-game situations on the road in which the Broncos came up short the previous two weeks.”

“The decisiveness with which Nix delivered the ball, trusting both the protection in front of him and what his eyes were seeing with the defense, was encouraging,” Kosmider wrote. “Nix can undoubtedly make plays on the move.

“But he must continue to make progress from the pocket to become a more consistent passer.”

Through four weeks, Nix has completed 65.7% of his passes for 861 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.

Bo Nix Knows Broncos Must Be Sharper Against Eagles

Nix and the Broncos are on the road for this game against the Eagles, adding another layer of difficulty for the entire group.

The QB understands that the Broncos must be sharper than they were in Week 4.

“It’s a short week. So, we don’t have much time to think about [the win].  We’re going to be in Philly soon. So, it’s an important week. We have to get back to the basics, and really figure out what’s holding us back, and why we still have penalties, and how we can avoid certain situations. And they’re going to be a good defense. They have been for a while. They’re going to have good players. They’re going to have good scheme,” Nix told reporters on September 29.

“We have to do a good job. We’ve got to play really efficiently and make explosive plays, find a way to create explosive plays. We’ve got to just do a good job. And it’s going to be tough, but that’s why we practice throughout this week, and it’s going to be important.”

“The next step for Nix is creating a similar performance on the road against a good defense,” Kosmider wrote. “That chance awaits Sunday in Philadelphia.”

Brandon Aubrey Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Month

Brandon Aubrey isn’t just a kicker; he’s becoming a Dallas Cowboys legend in real time. The league is officially on notice. On Thursday, Aubrey was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September, a clear nod to his flawless start to the 2025 season.

It was an easy call. Aubrey has been automatic.

Brandon Aubrey’s Perfect Start to the Season

Through the first four games, Brandon Aubrey has been perfect. He hasn’t missed. We’re talking 9-for-9 on field goals and a perfect 11-for-11 on extra points. In a league where kickers can make or break a season, Aubrey has been the definition of reliable, racking up 38 points for the Cowboys.

His performance against the New York Giants in Week 2 was nothing short of cinematic. With the clock hitting zero, he drilled a 64-yarder to force overtime—a kick that ties for the fourth-longest in NFL history. But he wasn’t done. He then nailed the game-winner in overtime, becoming the first player in NFL history to hit a game-tying field goal at the end of regulation and a game-winning one at the end of overtime in the same game.

That’s not just good; that’s clutch.

More Than Just Field Goals

Aubrey’s dominance extends beyond just putting the ball through the uprights. During the Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers, he demonstrated his power on kickoffs. He recorded three “landing zone” kickoffs that dropped into the end zone for touchbacks. These kicks are notoriously difficult to execute, but Aubrey makes them look routine.

This is the fourth Player of the Month award for Aubrey in his young career, adding to his collection from October and December of 2023 and September of last year. That’s the most in Cowboys history and the most in the NFL since 2023.

From a former first-round MLS draft pick to the most dependable foot in football, Brandon Aubrey’s journey is remarkable. The Cowboys gave him a shot, and he hasn’t just stuck around; he’s become the best kicker on the planet. This award is just another confirmation of what Cowboys fans already know: Brandon Aubrey is special.

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