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Ryan Fitzpatrick goes off on Bo Nix after Broncos beat Seahawks on ‘Thursday Night Football’

The Denver Broncos secured a narrow 17-14 overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks on *Thursday Night Football*, a win that hinged on a critical interception by Sam Darnold in the extra period. Behind a stifling defense, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix managed just 107 passing yards on four attempts per drive, with Denver punting on six straight second-half possessions—a sign of offensive struggles that extended beyond the stat sheet.

The game’s most contentious moment came post-match, when veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick publicly criticized Nix’s effort, calling his play ‘almost disrespectful to the quarterback position.’ Fitzpatrick highlighted Nix’s reluctance to throw deep, lack of trust from the coaching staff, and a missed opportunity in overtime when Nix took a designed run instead of engaging competitively. The backlash wasn’t isolated; former Broncos tight end Tony Gonzalez echoed concerns, noting the offense’s ‘anemic’ output and suggesting Nix’s job could be in jeopardy if trends persist.

Nix, however, dismissed the criticism earlier this week, insisting his play hasn’t fundamentally changed and attributing the narrative to external perceptions rather than performance. Despite the offensive concerns, Denver’s 4-2 start remains intact, with the team’s defense continuing to shoulder the offensive load—a dynamic that has defined the franchise’s approach since last season.

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