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Payton Urges Nix to Enhance Deep Passes Ahead of Bengals Showdown

9/27/2025

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Payton Supports Nix

Broncos coach Sean Payton urges Bo Nix to keep deep passes flowing despite uneven play.
Nix is 64.2% for 535 yards, 5 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, with deep-throw struggles.
The Broncos are 1-2 and visit Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, quarterback Joe Burrow out.
Payton defends Nix and calls for an offensive identity; the 7.5-point spread is the game’s third-highest.

Summary

Broncos Seek Redemption

The Denver Broncos host the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, aiming to end their skid.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has struggled, ranking 36th in PFF grades and missing deep throws.
The Bengals start backup Jake Browning for injured Joe Burrow after a 48-10 loss to the Vikings.
Garett Bolles will face Trey Hendrickson, a pivotal Broncos-Bengals matchup.

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Payton Supports Nix

Broncos coach Sean Payton urges Bo Nix to keep deep passes flowing despite uneven play.
Nix is 64.2% for 535 yards, 5 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, with deep-throw struggles.
The Broncos are 1-2 and visit Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, quarterback Joe Burrow out.
Payton defends Nix and calls for an offensive identity; the 7.5-point spread is the game’s third-highest.

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