Broncos QB Bo Nix Makes Telling Comments After Historic Win
The Denver Broncos stormed back to victory over the New York Giants in Week 7, and quarterback Bo Nix made history in his own right while also leading the franchise to a landmark of their own.
After the contest, Nix spoke candidly about the improbably nature of the win and his efforts to lead the charge.
The Broncos’ young passes also detailed a clear vision of what he wants his legacy to be.
Bo Nix Offers Telling Admission After Broncos Beat Giants
GettyBo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos reacts against the New York Giants.
Nix threw for 279 yards and 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions in the game, completing 54% of his passes.
The Broncos were held scoreless through three quarters before Nix accounted for all four of Denver’s in the fourth quarter. Nix was 16-for-25 (64%) for 175 yards and 2 TDs in the fourth quarter of the contest.
Nix said he was “thinking about how I was going to answer questions if we got shut out.”
“Not where you want to be. And at some point, I knew we’ve done it before in the fourth quarter. At some point, we’re going to go down and score. Now, maybe too late. We may not score enough, but at some point we’re going to do it. We did it. Got a good drive there at the end of the third, scored quickly in the fourth. And it’s almost like once we scored and got the two-point conversion we knew how to play all of a sudden. So, it was just – I don’t have many answers, but we just kept fighting,”
“Just never flinch, never back down, always in the fight. It wasn’t pretty for a long time. And me included, we all were like, ‘Man, it’s just not our day. We can’t get anything going.’ And then, just takes a few plays, and a few moments, and a few guys making plays, a few pieces of encouragement by guys and all of a sudden you go – I don’t even know how we scored 33 points in a quarter. That’s kind of insane.”
The Broncos’ 33 points are the most in a fourth-quarter after a three-quarter shutout in NFL history. Nix is the first player with 2 passing and 2 rushing TDs in the fourth quarter of a game.
Bo Nix Gets Honest About Broncos Offense
GettyBo Nix #10 and Evan Engram #1 of the Denver Broncos celebrate a touchdown against the New York Giants.
The Giants outgained the Broncos 210 yards to 105 through the first three quarters.
“We just saved all our good [plays] for the fourth quarter, and they just they worked. We just kept running them. And we found some momentum, and our defense found some stops. We got a huge turnover, and all of a sudden we just got some life back. Thought we could win the game, and so we kept playing until we won the game,” Nix said.
“It’s just whatever we had to get done, we did it. And it was a full team effort. Just play after play by guys. Now you want to see it done earlier. But whatever it takes. By any means necessary.”
Nix and the Broncos would certainly prefer not to neeed such a miraculous effort.
Bo Nix: ‘Thank You, Lord’
GettyBo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after defeating the New York Giants.
Asked about his mindset during the run, Nix, who is deeply religious, cited God and teammate Evan Engram’s remarks.
“It’s just, ‘Thank you, Lord, for putting me in that position and choosing me to be the quarterback of this team and giving us the opportunity to win a game like that. And Evan said it best in the locker room, ‘Man, he chose us for for a time like that.’ And just very thankful, just very relieved. You win a game like that, it’s like the best thing ever. My first time sort of wining a game like that. So, it was awesome. It was a great team win. Every side of the ball made a huge impact in the game at some point. And we just kept making plays and kept hope until the very end,” Nix said.
“We just got a resilient group and it’s impressive to win a game like that. It’s not easy mentally to continue to fight like that and put everything on the line when there’s really nothing to lose, and it’s tough, but we got a tough team.”
Up next in Week 8, Nix and the Broncos will host the Dallas Cowboys, who defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 7.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 Ending Explained
Ever since, they've been trying to repair their boat and get home, but quickly found themselves getting invested in the Spanish residents of Solaz del Mar. During the finale, Carol attempted to save her
Despite the odds stacked against both protagonists, they risked their lives for people they'd barely met, showcasing their humanity. However, even after completing their missions, the central characters didn't manage to make it home as their boat was sabotaged by one of the spinoff's central villains, creating a finale with plenty to unpack.
Daryl & Paz Rescued Elena & Justina While Taking Down El Alcázar
Although several villain groups have emerged throughout Daryl Dixon season 3, El Alcázar was by far the biggest threat in Spain before Daryl and Paz took them down. After finding out Fede had essentially traded his niece to the group against her will, Daryl agreed to go rescue Justina on his own before meeting Paz en route to Barcelona.
The king of Spain was bitten as everyone fled the room, prompting Daryl and Paz to split up. The latter attempted to locate her ex-girlfriend, who had been transferred to El Alcázar during a previous La Ofrenda, while Daryl used the chaos as an opportunity to set the place alight before tracking down Justina.
Justina tried to escape by threatening the man who selected her for marriage, but her plan quickly backfired and started a fight. Fortunately, Daryl saved her just in time and freed several other women before escaping the community.
Meanwhile, Paz located Elena and learned she had a son, buying time for them to pack up and leave. However, after killing a guard, she was knocked down by Torres, the same man who had thwarted her plans to rescue Elena several years ago.
Things played out differently this time though, as Elena stabbed her husband while Paz delivered the finishing blow, eventually reuniting with Daryl and the other women outside the premises. This seemed to mark the end of the antagonist group, with Paz, Elena, and the others bidding farewell to Daryl and Justina, who traveled back to Solaz together.
The pair rode back on Daryl's motorcycle, just in time to help end the commotion going on inside the fortified town.
As Daryl and Paz took down El Alcázar, Carol returned to Solaz del Mar to rescue Antonio. Having previously left the community while smuggling Antonio's son out of town, Carol decided to return, knowing her romantic interest would be in trouble after standing up to Fede in front of everyone.
Arriving with a few of Valentina's men, they managed to free Antonio, who was being tortured and left in the middle of town as punishment, leading to a shootout. One of the residents allowed Antonio and Carol to hide out in their home until Fede's men came looking, leading to the two sneaking out through a secret exit.
Several townsfolk came together to help them escape, but they were eventually sold out by Gustavo, who took them to Fede in exchange for medicine. Rather than kill them, Fede managed to locate Roberto and chain him to walkers, allowing Carol and Antonio to help protect him, albeit without the luxury of weapons.
They managed to keep the zombies at bay, with some of the spectators feeling guilty and dropping weapons to help them fight, but ultimately, Daryl saved the day once again during
Why Fede Destroyed The Boat In Daryl Dixon Season 3's Finale
With all conflicts settled, it seemed like it would be a simple trip home for Daryl and Carol, especially with Antonio, Roberto, and Justina all joining them on their journey. Sadly, things weren't quite as straightforward, as Fede's mother released him from prison, prompting Solaz's former leader to confront Daryl down at the beach.
Holding him at gunpoint, he promised to kill The Walking Dead veteran, but Carol tackled the villain just as he went to pull the trigger. Remarkably, The Walking Dead ended a common trope of needlessly killing off new characters in Daryl Dixon season 3's final showdown, as there were no casualties during this scuffle except for one: the boat.
The bullets from Fede's gun pierced through the ship and set it ablaze, with the group unable to put it out. Not only did this undo a season's worth of hard work, but the vessel will likely now be beyond repair, giving the main characters no clear way of returning home.
Still, he ended up costing Daryl and Carol their best chance at returning to the Commonwealth, but "Solaz del Mar" did offer one glimmer of hope through a major character return.
Codron Returned To Daryl Dixon & Somehow Made It To Spain
Having last been seen during season 2's finale, it seemed like Daryl Dixon may have forgotten about Codron after his disappearance in the Channel. However, to many fans' surprise, he showed up in Spain, wandering the country on his own before stumbling across Laurent's Rubik's Cube that Daryl placed by a monument.
The show never provided any details about how he got to Spain, a mystery that will presumably be resolved in the next installment, but seeing Codron return to Daryl Dixon was certainly a welcome twist. We only got a brief glimpse of him at the start of the episode, but it certainly appeared as though he was looking for the protagonists.
How Daryl Dixon Season 3's Ending Sets Up The Final Season
With Daryl Dixon season 4 confirmed as the final outing for the spinoff, it is bound to be bigger and better than ever, especially after season 3's finale. It may not have ended on a stereotypical cliffhanger, given that many of the main conflicts were resolved, but it did leave questions around how Daryl and Carol will get home.
As a result, the burning boat means that the upcoming story will likely revolve around finding a new way home, something Codron's return could help with. He had to make it to Spain somehow, and assuming his transport is still in operation, there remains a chance of finally returning to the US.
Despite The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon ending with season 4, AMC Network President Dan McDermott mentioned the franchise potentially visiting other continents in the future.
Fede's descent into villainy is also likely to play a factor in the next installment. Sure, he'll presumably be back in jail when season 4 starts, but his power and influence over people mean he's destined to get out again, with season 3 showing just how easily he can manipulate those close to him.
What Daryl Dixon Season 3's Ending Really Means
The true meaning behind Daryl Dixon's ending seems to be about Daryl and Carol's commitment to doing the right thing, no matter the cost. Despite wanting to go home countless times, Daryl was consistently talked into staying and helping by Carol, simply because it was the morally correct thing to do.
They both helped innocent people when it would be easier to leave, with Daryl even going off track to help a struggling community after they showed him kindness. Additionally, the ending also focuses on Daryl's journey of self-discovery.
He openly admits he is unsure why he left the Commonwealth, putting it down to getting scared of being comfortable. His flashbacks also explored Daryl's past relationship with Merle in The Walking Dead and how that played into his inability to stay in one place.
