Ryan Fitzpatrick didn’t mince words while analysing Bo Nix’s performance. The Denver Broncos triumphed over the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime during Thursday Night Football, and the most pointed remarks on Prime Video’s postgame show were directed at the victorious quarterback. Ryan Fitzpatrick, the ex-NFL quarterback now serving as a studio analyst on the broadcast, immediately approached Bo Nix right after the game concluded. He said:
“Bo Nix is not playing competitively. It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football.”
“He has no trust from his coach, he calls a screen play on third and eight,” “Now they’re in the locker room right now, they’re excited. They won. He’s not playing competitive football right now.”
“He’s not competing right now. And that’s something that he’s hung his hat on for the last two years,”
“I don’t know if he’s still injured. I don’t know what’s going on. But it’s not good enough. It’s effort.”
“Well, there’s no fire and there’s no passion. And that doesn’t mean you’ve got to be yelling at guys on the sideline or inspiring in the huddle. You can do it with your play as well. And I just don’t see it,”
Ryan Fitzpatrick just went on a rant ripping #Broncos QB Bo Nix:
“Bo Nix is not playing competitively. It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football.”
(🎥 @NFLonPrime) https://t.co/3IVoZMfGQh
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 16, 2026
Nix connected on 17 of 27 throws for 107 yards, while Denver accumulated 168 total yards compared to Seattle’s 353. The game was won by the defense and Wil Lutz’s 53-yard field goal in overtime. He continued on, mentioning Sean Payton, offensive coordinator Davis Webb, and the offensive line as those he empathized with.
A screen on third-and-8 indicates the coaching staff opted not to require its quarterback to secure the down from the pocket. Denver went 0-for-6 on third downs in the second half and ended with 30 yards and two first downs after the break.
