# Bo Nix: Good and bad is a made-up story

> Bo Nix says his performance is a narrative, not reality.
- Title: Bo Nix: Good and bad is a made-up story · NBC Sports
- Summary: Bo Nix says his performance is a narrative, not reality. Bo Nix dismisses his stats as a narrative, saying his performance is consistent with his usual play.
- Keywords: bo nix, denver broncos, nfl, quarterback, playing good, playing bad, sports, Nix, Good, bad, made-up, story
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bo-nix-playing-good-and-playing-bad-its-a-narrative-and-something-made-up
- Published: 2026-10-14T02:42:03.422+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bo nix, denver broncos, nfl, quarterback, playing good, playing bad, sports
## Bo Nix dismisses numbers
Bo Nix says his performance is a narrative, not reality.
## Nix's stats down from 2025
Nix's completion percentage dropped from 64.3 to 59.9, yards per attempt from 6.4 to 5.8, and passer rating from 87.8 to 80.8.
## Nix's practice comment
Nix said, 'Playing good and playing bad, it’s a narrative, and I think it’s honestly kind of something we make up.'

> Playing good and playing bad, it’s a narrative, and I think it’s honestly kind of something we make up
## Nix's Sunday game stats
Nix was 16-of-27 for 123 yards with a touchdown in Sunday’s 23-17 win over the Chargers.
## Nix's positive outlook
Nix says the Broncos are 3-2 with a good start to their season.
## What happens next
The Broncos aim to continue winning like they did in their 14-3 season.
## Key takeaway

Bo Nix dismisses his stats as a narrative, saying his performance is consistent with his usual play.