Mile High Report · Jan 10, 2025
Deep dive stats: how did Bo Nix compare to other starting QBs?
Bo Nix had one of the best seasons ever for a rookie NFL QB. His 34 total TDs was only topped by Justin Herbert. Herbert had 36 total (31 passing and 5 rushing). From a touchdown perspective Nix was better than Peyton Manning, Cam Newton, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Bryce Young, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Cam Newton, and every other QB taken #1 or #2 overall in NFL history.
In terms of old school stats among the 40 starting QBs (min 200 passes), he finished:
12th in passing yards
15th in COMP %
6th in passing TDs
19th in INT %
18th in passer rating
19th in QBR
28th in success rate
18th in ANYA
tied for 6th in fourth quarter comebacks with 3
