Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix looked like he might be entering a second-year skid in Week 1, but head coach Sean Payton insists he's to blame for Nix's struggles.
Sean Payton says Bo Nix's Week 1 struggles tied to his play calling
"I don't know how many games I've called, but that's one of those where I came away like, 'Man, I've got to be a lot better," Payton told the media Wednesday.
Nix committed three of the team's four turnovers (two interceptions, lost fumble) in a 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans. Per Stats Perform, Week 1 was the first time the QB has lost a fumble since his 2021 season at Auburn.
However, Payton was more aggressive in Week 1 than he was last season. He had Nix attempt 40 passes, and he completed 25 of them. The 25-year-old QB attempted 40 or more p