Bo Nix Draws Attention Before Broncos Take On Jets in London
Bo Nix did not mince his words heading into the Denver Broncos’ showdown abroad against the New York Jets.
The Broncos are 3-2 heading into the contest. However, they are also coming off a buzzworthy win over the defending champion
Still, the second-year passer is looking past the 0-5 Jets heading into Sunday’s tilt.
Bo Nix Rejects ‘Trap Game’ Narrative Before Broncos-Jets
GettyBo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos reacts during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Nix and the Broncos’ offense have gotten off to a slow start, ranking 18th in scoring, but they are 10th overall. Moreover, they have the backing of the league’s No. 2 scoring and fifth-ranked overall defense.
Conversely, while the Jets rank 19th in scoring offense, they are 20th overall. Their defense ranks 22nd overall, and they are the 31st-ranked scoring group.
Still, Nix is giving them the respect he feels they deserve as an NFL team.
“Well, I think in the league, quite honestly, it’s a little disrespectful to consider anybody a trap team. I think they’re an NFL team, and they’re going to have some really good players on their defense, and it’s not really a trap game. I think any game you can walk in and slip up and lose, that’s just the league,”
“If you’re not careful, in a way, all of them could be. Because they’re that good of an opponent. But they’re a good football team. They’ve been close in some games. They’re a couple walk-off plays away from having two or three wins. So, I definitely think that that is something you got to be careful. This is not a team to just toss around like they’re winless, but I think we’ll be ready to go. It’s just another game.”
Nix has thrown for 1,103 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 64.8% completion this season. He has a 568-3-1 line on 65.4% completion over the last two weeks, including passing for 242 yards and 1 TD against the Eagles.
Win Over Eagles Fueled ‘Trap Game’ Narrative
GettyBo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Nix had a historic rookie season, and he led the Broncos to their first playoff berth since the 2015 season.
Their win over the Eagles was a significant step, but beating the winless Jets can be, too.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio wrote on October 9 that, after beating the Eagles, facing the Jets “is the kind of situation that leads to people wondering if they could fall victim to the so-called ‘trap game’ in London on Sunday.
“The Broncos took a step forward by making the playoffs last season and that led to higher expectations coming into this year. That, in turn, leads to being part of more games that you’re expected to win and part of reaching those expectations is remembering that you can’t take any wins for granted in the NFL.”
Nix and the Broncos were 1-6 in one-score games in 2024, and they are 1-2 in such contests this season.
Beating teams like the Jets can provide a safety net in case the ominous trend continues.
Broncos Injury Situation Bad News for Bo Nix
GettyQuinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets warms up before a game against the Miami Dolphins.
One key situation to monitor around Nix is who the Broncos will replace starting left guard
Whomever the Broncos choose must be prepared to face Jets three-time Pro Bowler and 2022 First-Team All-Pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams.
He is tied for third on the Jets with 1.0 sacks but leads them with 5 QB hurries.
Williams has been mentioned in trade speculation with the deadline less than one month away (November 4) and the Jets’ season spiraling. If Williams suits up against the Broncos, though, Nix must stay keyed on the standout defender at all times.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba shattering all expectations in 3rd season with Seahawks
This was expected to be the year that Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba truly showed what his potential would be in the NFL. The 2023 No. 20 overall pick broke out in 2024, and he was slated to be the top receiving option after the departures of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
However, through five games, Smith-Njigba has completely shattered any realistic expectations that existed for his third season in the league.
Smith-Njigba is at or near the top of the league in multiple receiving statistics, including fifth in receptions (34), second in receiving yards (534) and first in receptions of at least 20 yards (10). But he's also been the most efficient receiver in the NFL on a down-to-down basis.
Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs the ball during the first half against San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
According to Sumer Sports, Smith-Njigba has run just 129 routes this season, which ranked 55th in the league. His 4.14 yards per route run is by far the highest figure in the league among pass-catchers with at least 50 routes on the season.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is second at 3.95 yards per per route run. It then drops all the way to Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua at 3.61. Only four receivers are averaging above 3 yards per route run at this point in the season.
Smith-Njigba is blowing them out of the water.
It also shows how efficient the Seahawks' passing offense has been in 2025. Smith-Njigba's 55th-ranked target figure comes with a 33.08% target share — the second-highest in the league behind Nacua.
The fact that Smith-Njigba has been producing as much as he has with fewer opportunities than most top-end receivers explains how surgical he has been. He's been by far the biggest difference maker for a surprise Seahawks offense under Klint Kubiak.
Currently, Smith-Njigba is on pace for 115 catches, 1,815 yards and seven touchdowns. That would completely crush Metcalf's single-season franchise record of 83 catches for 1,303 yards and 10 touchdowns set in 2020.
Smith-Njigba is also the third-highest graded wide receiver by PFF (90.2 grade), narrowly behind Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in second (90.3). Nacua (92.9) leads all receivers in PFF grading.
When Sam Darnold needs a big play, Smith-Njigba has come down with it almost every time. His rapid growth year over year has been impressive, and he's a player that Seahawks fans have to hope sticks around for a long time.
