Since then, Nix's stock has steadily risen within NFL media circles, and after winning his third straight Rooke of the Week award, it's perhaps reaching a critical mass. Meaning, it'll either explode and slowly regress back to a modestly rookie mean, or he'll blast through this current ceiling and enter another stratosphere.

Two-time NBA champion Durant spoke glowingly of Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix.

If any doubt lingered about Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix’s status for Monday night, he put it to rest Friday. “I’m good to go,” he said flatly. “Ready to roll.” Nix was estimated to be a limited participant in Denver’s Thursday walkthrough because of a back issue but then was a full participant Friday.

The Denver Broncos have an extra day of preparation ahead of their Monday Night Football home tilt vs. the Cleveland Browns. But for star rookie quarterback Bo

Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix was limited in practice with a back injury ahead of a MNF matchup against Cleveland Browns in Week 13.

Bo Nix’s health leading up to the Broncos’ matchup against the Browns on Monday night is worth monitoring. The rookie quarterback was listed as a limited participant due to a back injury. Denver’s injury report on Thursday was an estimation since the team held a walkthrough.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix was a limited participant in the Broncos' Thursday practice with a back injury. Last Sunday, the former Oregon Duck was seen applying a heating pad to his back.

Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos are scheduled to take on the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET this week in a game that could ultimately determine whether the Broncos stay in the driver's seat for a playoff spot or not.

Nix, the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft this spring, continues to build a resume that could see him named NFL’s offensive rookie of the year. If he wins that award, he would be the first Broncos player to do so since running back Clinton Portis in 2002.

Nix became the first Broncos player to ever win the award three times in a row, according to the organization. He surpassed the previous mark, set by Tim Tebow with two consecutive wins, and is sitting at second place in total Rookie of the Week awards behind Knowshon Moreno who won the award a total of four times in 2009.

L ast week when the Denver Broncos beat up the Las Vegas Raiders, Bo Nix, the obvious future of the Broncos and franchise quarterback, was shaken up on one play. He was hit and wa