Cris Collinsworth didn’t wait long to stir up the conversation on Sunday Night Football. During Denver’s tense win over Washington on Nov 30, 2025, the NBC analyst urged the Broncos to start pushing Bo Nix harder as the playoff race heats up. He believes Denver has a real shot to make noise in January, but only if Nix gets playoff-ready reps right now. The comment came after Nix pulled off another wild, off-platform touchdown throw that lit up the broadcast.
Cris Collinsworth says if he were Sean Payton, he “would start putting Bo Nix in difficult situations. You’ve got to start getting him playoff-ready. Test it… It doesn’t matter how many games you win… What matters is, do you have a chance to win the Super Bowl…”
Cris Collinsworth says if he were Sean Payton, he "would start putting Bo Nix in difficult situations."
"You've got to start getting him playoff-ready. Test it.. It doesn't matter how many games you win… What matters is, do you have a chance to win the Super Bowl…" 🏈🎙️#NFL pic.twitter.com/ZQaE04XxXd
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Bo Nix Shows Elite Poise As Broncos Push Toward Playoffs
Bo Nix proved once again why the Broncos are riding a nine-game winning streak. On November 30, 2025, in Denver’s 27-26 overtime victory over the Washington Commanders, Nix delivered a jaw-dropping touchdown to Courtland Sutton. Facing a critical second-and-10 near the goal line, Nix avoided pressure, stepped up, and, while falling under a heavy arm tackle, threw a line-drive strike into a tight window. The score wasn’t only about speed or power but a pure instance of cool under pressure, revealing why Denver’s leader, Sean Payton, trusts his young QB more each week.
Later Sean Payton praised Nix and said, “That was an amazing throw. We were worried his knee was down, but he had good poise, good command, and was smart. You’re seeing his confidence carry over, and he’s just getting better and better.”
Nix finished that game with 321 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception, and added 16 yards on the ground, hitting big plays in overtime to set up the game-winning score.
Collinsworth backed up Payton’s views when he called Nix’s performance as tremendous plays all season long. And it’s kinda true. Big plays like Nix’s incredible throws enticed fans, yet what really matters is prepping for the playoffs. He loves Nix’s skills, quickness on his feet, and his ability to read the game; still, Payton should start tossing him into tougher spots to mimic high-pressure games down the line. It boils down to this: push Nix today, so when January hits hard, nothing shocks him.
Looking ahead, Denver’s path to the playoffs will hinge on Nix sustaining this growth under pressure. Alongside solid teammates like Courtland Sutton and Evan Engram, backed by coaches eager to challenge him, Collinsworth sees real playoff potential rising in Denver. Each play gives Nix a chance to improve his choices; should he keep performing when pressure hits, the team’s end-of-year surge might last through January into Super Bowl month.
Bo Nix is no longer just a rookie; he’s the focal point of Denver’s title ambitions. With Payton’s guidance and the proper in-game testing, Collinsworth’s challenge could be the spark that turns a hot streak into a legitimate playoff run.
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