​Bo Nix threw for 107 yards on 17-of-27 passing with no touchdowns, no interceptions, two sacks and a 71.1 passer rating as the Denver Broncos secured a narrow 17-14 overtime victory over the defending champion Seattle Seahawks. However, the thrilling win did not shield the signal-caller from criticism. Ryan Fitzpatrick, who played 17 NFL seasons and now works the Amazon Prime Video postgame show, questioned Nix’s effort and decision-making in a heated segment after Thursday’s game.Ryan Fitzpatrick rips Bo Nix’s playDenver (4-2) scored both touchdowns in the first half but stalled completely down the stretch, going 0-for-6 on third downs after halftime. Nix completed 7-of-12 passes for just 29 yards in the second half and finished the game with two rushing yards on four carries.Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after winning an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images  Fitzpatrick opened the heated segment by stating that Nix is not competing at the level the position demands. “Bo Nix is not playing competitively,” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football right now.”Ryan Fitzpatrick just went on a rant ripping #Broncos QB Bo Nix:“Bo Nix is not playing competitively. It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football.”( @NFLonPrime) https://t.co/3IVoZMfGQh— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 16, 2026Fitzpatrick backed his claim by highlighting specific on-field examples to show how the signal-caller is struggling to execute the offense.“First of all, the guy doesn’t want to throw the ball; that’s fine,” Fitzpatrick explained. “He’s throwing to the flats; he’s throwing behind. But he has no trust from his coach. (Sean Payton) calls a screen play on third-and-8. Just run up and let the clock keep going. What does he do? He throws it away. Seattle gets the ball; they have a timeout.”The analyst then highlighted the extra period, noting that the young signal-caller missed vital opportunities to secure the victory himself.“And then in overtime, he’s got two chances to be competitive, the last one being a designed run for him to run, make somebody miss and get a first down for your football team,” Fitzpatrick added.Fitzpatrick later said the effort was “garbage.” Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez called the offense anemic and raised the possibility of a benching if it keeps up.Sean Payton, Bo Nix address offense after Broncos’ overtime winFollowing the game, Payton — who took over primary play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb ahead of Week 5 — conceded that the team has a long way to go despite their winning record.“We’ve got to find ways to be more effective, more efficient offensively,” Payton stated. “We look at the tape, and there are