# Bo Nix Criticized for QB Performance After Broncos Win

> Former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick calls Bo Nix's lack of competitive spirit disrespectful to the quarterback position after Broncos beat Seahawks.
- Title: Bo Nix Criticized for QB Performance After Broncos Win
- Summary: Former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick calls Bo Nix's lack of competitive spirit disrespectful to the quarterback position after Broncos beat Seahawks. Bo Nix's poor…
- Keywords: bo nix, ryan fitzpatrick, denver broncos, seattle seahawks, nfl, week 6, overtime, quarterback position, sports, Nix, Criticized, Performance
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-broncos-disrespectful-to-the-qb-position-bo-nix-called-out-by-ryan-fitzpatrick-despite-broncos-win-over-seahawks
- Author: Krushna Prasad Pattnaik
- Published: 2026-10-16T05:01:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bo nix, ryan fitzpatrick, denver broncos, seattle seahawks, nfl, week 6, overtime, quarterback position, sports
## Broncos secure overtime win
The Denver Broncos won 17-14 in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6.
## Bo Nix's second-half struggles
Bo Nix completed 17-of-27 passes for 107 yards with two extra yards on four carries.
## Ryan Fitzpatrick's criticism
Ryan Fitzpatrick called Bo Nix's performance disrespectful to the quarterback position due to lack of competitive spirit.

> It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football right now
## Fitzpatrick's specific complaints
Fitzpatrick criticized Nix for not throwing the ball, lack of trust in coaching, and poor decision-making in critical situations.

> First of all, the guy doesn’t want to throw the ball. That’s fine. He’s throwing to the flats, he’s throwing behind, but he has no trust from his coach.
## Consequence for Nix
Nix needs to rediscover his competitive spark before the Week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 25.
## Key takeaway

Bo Nix's poor performance in the Week 6 game led Ryan Fitzpatrick to criticize his lack of competitive spirit and trust in coaching.