Bo Nix closes the gap on OROY race with Jayden Daniels

According to NFL researcher Dante Koplowitz-FlemingHe became the first rookie in league history to complete at least 80 percent of his passes for at least 300 yards and four TDs.

“He’s the one,” Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II said of Nix, via ESPN. Jeff Legwold. “I told him, ‘Dude, you’re trying to win the MVP, you don’t even look like Offensive Rookie of the Year right now, you look like the MVP. That’s a testament to him. He’s trying his best.”

The No. 12 overall pick had no TDs and four interceptions in his first three games. He has made significant strides since then, hauling in 14 TDs and two picks. last eight competitions.

Nix is ​​on a hot streak while Daniels is on a cold streak. In the last two matchesThe No. 2 overall pick recorded one TD pass, one interception and a below-average 29.4 QBR. A nagging rib injury is likely affecting his performance.

“If Washington and Daniels continue to struggle while Nix and the Broncos continue to rise, this will turn into a good race quicker than people think,” wrote an ESPN NFL reporter. Dan Graziano Monday. “Vote now, Daniels probably wins and deserves to win. But voting isn’t even seven weeks away and a lot can happen.”

From Monday FanDuel Sports Betting He gives Nix the second-best OROY odds (+400) behind Daniels (-600).

Nix may need a signature moment to get past Daniels. Daniels got the shutout in the 18-15 Week 8 win over the Bears 52 yard Hail Mary to the formidable wide receiver Noah Brown.

But the Broncos (6-5) are in position to earn their first postseason berth since 2015. If Nix and company end the NFL’s second-longest active playoff drought, it will make the OROY race even closer.