Sean Payton Indicates Bo Nix Likely Out for Preseason Finale Against Vikings

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton indicated that quarterback Bo Nix is unlikely to play in the team's preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. During a press conference, Payton mentioned that if Nix is not on the field, it is reasonable to assume that most of the starters will also be absent.

Nix did not participate in the Broncos' first preseason game but played 14 snaps in the second game against the Green Bay Packers, where he led two scoring drives. He completed 6 of 9 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, demonstrating his recovery from a fractured ankle sustained in January.

As Nix enters his third season, he has started all 17 games in his first two seasons. In 2025, he achieved a completion rate of 63.4% with 3,931 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The game against the Vikings is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. ET on Friday.