Ed McCaffrey Fires Back at Bo Nix Critics After Broncos Win
The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday, October 15, 2026, but quarterback Bo Nix still faced criticism after a difficult night on offense. Former Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey defended Nix, saying the team deserved credit for winning despite its problems. Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick took a different view, questioning Nix's effort and recent performances. Nix completed 17 of 27 passes for 107 yards without a touchdown, as Denver struggled to move the ball. Ja'Quan McMillian's interception in overtime helped set up Wil Lutz's winning field goal, taking the Broncos to 4-2 for the season. Ed McCaffrey Says Bo Nix Deserves Credit for Broncos' 4-2 Record McCaffrey, who played for Denver from 1995 to 2003 and won three Super Bowls with the team, defended Nix in a post on X. He accepted that the quarterback and offense had struggled but argued that winning in the NFL should still count for something. “Stop, just sto...
