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Ryan Fitzpatrick criticizes Bo Nix after Broncos' Thursday game

Former NFL quarterback Fitzpatrick called the Denver Broncos' Nix's showing disrespectful after Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks.

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What happened

The Denver Broncos hosted the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football in Week 6, with both teams in throwback uniforms. Before the game, neither offense had run the ball efficiently, leaving the outcome to two struggling quarterbacks, including Bo Nix, who had the NFL's lowest yards per pass attempt at 5.8. After the game, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick heavily criticized Nix.

Why it matters

Fitzpatrick's criticism put Nix's performance under public scrutiny.

Timeline

  1. Oct 15, 7:32 PM ET: The Broncos and Seahawks set up a rare contrasting-color matchup in throwback uniforms, the fourth such game since 2021.
  2. Oct 16, 3:27 AM ET: Fitzpatrick heavily criticized Nix after Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

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