Watching Sunday's game with my boys was an exhilarating experience. My 14-year-old, in a moment of hyperbole after the third touchdown drive, declared "Bo Nix is a GOAT". Of course, he's just a youngster with a vivid imagination. But his words sparked an interesting conversation. We reminded him that the title of GOAT is reserved for a select few. However, he then said something quite wise. He mentioned that he was no longer nervous watching our offense. Instead, he was excited and confident that Nix would make good passes, the receivers would catch them, and we would score. And I couldn't agree more.

Last Season's Struggles and This Season's Upturn

Last season was a rollercoaster. There was that magical stretch of five wins that pulled us out of the depths of football hell and gave us hope for better days ahead. But no one could have predicted that the wins would keep coming. In the end, it all came crashing down. Thankfully, that chapter is now behind us.This season, however, is a different story. The offense is scoring in bunches and in various ways with different players. The quarterback is spreading the ball around, and the running game has gained significant momentum. The defense is making big plays, not just stops. They have multiple sacks, interceptions, batted passes, and tackles for a loss. Special teams? It's been a sight to behold. Watching players down punts inside the five so often is truly remarkable.It's fun to see the young players improving and all the players getting excited, especially behind a rookie quarterback. There are still growing pains, and they won't disappear overnight. But the progress is evident, and any "rookie mistakes" are manageable. The potential is clear, and the optimism is real.

The Coach's Perspective

Sean Payton reminded the media on Monday not to get too carried away with the young QB. He isn't ready for the Hall of Fame just yet. "Let's not send this kid to Canton quite yet. We're in the middle of the season, and he's playing well. I'm excited," the coach said. "But the film also shows a few things that I wanted to address with him."However, Payton loves how Nix prepares and his enthusiasm for the game. "I love the way he comes to work. His enthusiasm is naturally contagious. I think he's a winner," Payton added. "You can see it in real time just like we do. I'm really encouraged by his progress."

Nix's Record-Breaking Performance

With Nix's four touchdown passes on Sunday, he tied the rookie record for the most passing touchdowns with former Denver Broncos quarterback Marlin Briscoe. Payton acknowledged the milestone but reminded everyone that the only record that truly matters is the number of wins. "I think the most important thing is this—and I mean this because you guys spend a lot of time with [Nix]—it's getting the win. Our job is to win each week, week after week," Payton said. He believes that Nix and the offense share the same goal. "It's an unselfish group, and they're playing great team football."

The Team's Belief

The thing that Payton believes the most is exactly what my son believes—the team always has a chance. "You always believe you're in each game. You always believe—even if you fall behind—you're in the game," Payton said. "The opposite can be very difficult."We've been through difficult times before. It's a relief to not be in that situation this season.Broncos/NFL NewsBo Nix's latest career day illustrates Broncos' ceiling: 'You're trying to win MVP' – The AthleticThe rookie QB was nearly perfect in a blowout of the Falcons, showing that Denver is a legitimate playoff contender.Next-Day Notebook: Broncos' defense dials up pressure, forces turnover in Week 11 victory over FalconsWith Cody Barton's interception, the Broncos improved to 6-1 this season when forcing a turnover.Falcons S Justin Simmons Shares Take on Competing Against Broncos QB Bo NixJustin Simmons' opinion of Bo Nix was music to the ears of Broncos Country.'He's been behind the minds of so many coaches': HC Sean Payton details why Mike Shanahan should be elected to Pro Football Hall of FameShanahan is among the nine semifinalists that the Hall of Famer's Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee will consider Tuesday to advance as the singular Coach finalist, and his resume stacks up with the greats of the game.Shooting of Broncos' Josh Reynolds was “coordinated” attack, DA saysThe October shooting that injured Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds was a “coordinated, organized” attack involving multiple suspects, a prosecutor with the Denver District Attorney's Office said in court Monday.NFL Power Rankings: Broncos inching toward league's elite teams | Sporting NewsThe Denver Broncos are starting to climb the ranks.Large piece of metal falls from AT&T Stadium roof prior to Texans-Cowboys gameA large piece of metal, along with some debris, fell from the AT&T Stadium roof while it was being opened hours prior to Monday night's Houston Texans-Dallas Cowboys game.Ravens not considering replacements for Justin Tucker after latest rough outing in loss to SteelersRavens star kicker Justin Tucker's rough season continued on Sunday with two more missed kicks. Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh on Monday backed the struggling veteran.Reassessing AFC contenders: Bills the best? How dangerous are the Steelers? Sando’s Pick Six – The AthleticJosh Allen and the Bills have won four consecutive regular-season games against the Chiefs, but they know that's not what matters.Do NOT overreact to these five NFL developments from Week 11; Saquon Barkley enters MVP raceIn this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha spotlights five NFL developments from a jam-packed Week 11 that you should NOT overreact to. Plus, who's up and who's down heading into Week 12? And where does Saquon Barkley debut in the MVP rankings?Bears to send video of blocked field goal to league office for reviewChicago coach Matt Eberflus told reporters on Monday that the Bears plan to send video of Sunday's blocked kick to the league office for review.