Bo Nix Drops True Feelings After Broncos Loss to Jaguars

It was a great run, but the Denver Broncos 11-game win streak is over. 

For the first time in months, the Broncos were forced to sit in discomfort after a loss and Bo Nix made it clear that feeling it is part of the process. 

Following Sunday’s 34-20 loss to Jacksonville, Nix struck a tone that blended frustration, accountability, and perspective. 

“We got hit in the mouth today,” Nix said after the game. “They played a good game, and we let it get away.” 

Rather than deflecting blame or minimizing the result, the rookie quarterback leaned into the moment. 

He acknowledged both how rare losses have been for Denver and how important it is not to waste the lesson. 

“You’d rather have it hit you now than in the first round of the playoffs,” Nix explained. 

“I wouldn’t call it a wake-up call, because we were playing well. It’s just one of those that will reset you and put you back where you need to be.” 

That word reset defined Nix’s postgame message.

With a short week ahead and playoff positioning still on the line, he emphasized urgency over regret. 

“It’ll put you in a good mindset if you’ll let it,” he said. “You can’t let this one linger. We have to move on and attack this week.” 

Broncos’ Streak Snapped in loss to Jaguars

The Broncos hadn’t lost since September, but the Jaguars controlled Sunday’s matchup from the start. 

Jacksonville dominated situational football, converting third downs at a high rate and winning the turnover battle, areas that have made Denver great during its winning streak. 

Nix finished with over 350 passing yards but also threw an interception and was charged with a fumble on a botched exchange. 

Jacksonville capitalized off the turnovers, especially during a 14-point third quarter that swung the game. 

Head coach Sean Payton didn’t shy away from the reality of the performance. 

“They beat us good in all three areas,” Payton said. “And it starts with me.” 

Veteran tackle Mike McGlinchey echoed that sentiment, saying the Jaguars “played better than us today in all phases.” 

What Nix’s Comments Signal Going Forward

Despite the setback, the bigger picture remains favorable for Denver. 

The Broncos still control their own path to the AFC West title and the No. 1 seed. 

Two crucial games lie ahead, including a Christmas Day showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs and a Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers that could decide the division. 

If the Broncos next two games go well, they will be the No. 1 seed in the Afc.

But if they don’t, they can drop all the way down to the No. 5 seed and play a road game to start the playoffs. 

These next two games may decide the fate of the Broncos season.

Nix’s message wasn’t about ignoring the loss, it was about responding correctly: “Losing stinks no matter what time of year it is.” 

But the young QB’s tone suggests belief that this loss and facing adversity may be a blessing in disguise down the line.

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