Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks revealed that they easily anticipated the Denver Broncos’ limited game plan for rookie quarterback Bo Nix, which consisted mainly of quick passes and avoiding downfield throws. This strategy allowed the Steelers defense to dominate and stifle any momentum.
According to reporter James Palmer, Steelers cornerbacks mocked the Broncos’ simplistic playbook for Bo Nix, saying they knew exactly what to expect. Nix’s reluctance to throw downfield and reliance on quick passes made it easy for Pittsburgh’s defense to key in and shut down Denver’s offense.
The Steelers defense effectively neutralized Broncos quarterback Bo Nix by anticipating his limited game plan, which focused on short passes and avoided downfield throws. This approach resulted in Nix’s dismal performance, including two interceptions and a 55.2 quarterback rating.
Pittsburgh’s cornerbacks exposed the Broncos’ basic game plan for Bo Nix, confessing they knew what to expect and prepared accordingly. Nix’s struggles, particularly on downfield throws, continued with three interceptions and a 14.2 passer rating in those situations.
