Broncos QB Nix leads four scoring drives in preseason debut - ESPN

In his first game action since the Denver Broncos made him the No. 12 pick of this past April's draft, rookie quarterback Bo Nix showed he was ready Sunday for his preseason introduction.

As the second quarterback into the game for the Broncos after Jarrett Stidham started, Nix led the team on four scoring drives in the five possessions he played in the 34-30 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Field. Nix finished 15-of-21 passing for 125 yards and a touchdown, a 1-yard scoring pass to Marvin Mims Jr. in the second quarter.

«Overall if felt good to get out there and throw some completions… just get out there and compete,'' Nix said.

Stidham and Nix have split the work with the starting offense evenly over the past 11 training camp practices. Coach Sean Payton said Friday he would give Stidham the start against the Colts and that he hoped Nix might get a smattering of snaps with the first-team offense before staying in the game with the Broncos' second-team offense.

That's exactly how it played out, as Nix entered the game with 3 minutes, 11 seconds left in the first quarter. The Broncos then went 45 yards on 11 plays, including a fumbled snap by Nix on a drive that also included a 22-yard completion to Courtland Sutton, for a 41-yard field goal by Wil Lutz.

Nix was efficient for the remainder of his day, as the only drive on which the Broncos did not score while he was in the game came late in the first half when tight end Lucas Krull fumbled at the Broncos' 31-yard line after a 4-yard completion from Nix.

Nix also flashed the mobility Payton has said the rookie could add to the offense with 17 yards rushing on three attempts. Payton said this past week Nix will start the Broncos' preseason game against the