FantasyPros Accuracy Award

2025 Accuracy Award Winner

Close FantasyPros Accuracy Award
Open Nav
Players
    Articles
      Shark Bites
        Show Navigation
        Show Menu
        FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

        Bo Nix Named Broncos Starter

        By Jared Smola | Updated on Wed, Aug 21 2024 6:43 PM UTC
        Bo Nix Headshot

        Broncos HC Sean Payton named QB Bo Nix his starting QB on Wednesday. This was the most likely scenario when Denver took Nix with the 12th overall pick of this spring's draft. Nix bolstered his case with two strong preseason outings, completing 76.7% of his passes at 7.0 yards per attempt with two TDs and zero INTs.

        2024 Fantasy Football Impact

        Nix being under center come Week 1 -- and likely for the entire season -- at least gives him value in superflex leagues.

        He has a tough path to relevancy in 1-QB leagues as a rookie with a subpar pass-catching corps. But Nix has been impressive this preseason and has some rushing upside. Nix scored 38 rushing TDs over five college seasons and has carried six times for 29 yards this preseason.

        If he can produce 20-25 rushing yards per game, Nix could find his way onto the radar in 1-QB leagues as a spot-start or bye-week option.

        Other Winners & Losers

        That Nix has had a strong summer and won this starting job is good news for Denver's skill-position players considering the alternatives were Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.

        It's worth noting, though, that the Broncos are still implied for the league's second-fewest points.

        Jared Smola Author Image
        Jared Smola, Lead Analyst
        Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
        Week 7 Matchups That Matter: Get-Right Spot For Jayden Daniels

        Week 7 Matchups That Matter: Get-Right Spot For Jayden Daniels

        10:10am UTC 10/19/25

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 7 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        Read More »
        Week 7 IDP Hits: Who's Your LB Now?

        Week 7 IDP Hits: Who's Your LB Now?

        8:12pm UTC 10/18/25

        Injuries, returns, and lineup renovations meant a lot of playing-time changes in Week 6. Who should you grab? Who should you dump? And what still might change again?

        Read More »
        Week 7 Wide Receiver Preview: Tetairoa McMillan’s Hot Streak Meets a Tough Matchup

        Week 7 Wide Receiver Preview: Tetairoa McMillan’s Hot Streak Meets a Tough Matchup

        4:09pm UTC 10/17/25

        From rookies in plus spots to vets with proven ceilings, these WRs have the matchups to rack up points in Week 7.

        Read More »
        Money Back You have our personal money-back guarantee: If you’re not happy with our service for any reason, just reach out by December 31, 2025, and we’ll give you 100% of your subscription money back. No strings attached.  You can cancel with one-click from your account page anytime.
        Compare Plans » Compare Plans »