This is probably one of the best games of his career,” tight end Adam Trautman said of Nix. “… He was unbelievable tonight.”

It's time to acknowledge the Broncos are more than just lucky, and that their quarterback is a big reason for their NFL-best record.

There are traditional rules that apply to offenses scrambling when plays break down, as Payton, Nix and Lombardi all noted this week. The far sideline receiver should usually break back to the ball and then fly long. A receiver over the middle should find some sort of lane. These all hold true, in Denver.

It wasn't long ago when Bo Nix was booed by Denver faithful. After a 4-TD performance, the passer is growing up, and proving he belongs.

The Denver Broncos passed their first test in a tough season-ending stretch by coming back to beat the Green Bay Packers 34-26 on Sunday.