The Denver Broncos enter Week 6 of the 2026 season at 3-2 after a 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, a game that exposed continued offensive inconsistency. Multiple outlets describe Bo Nix’s production as inefficient, including criticism of his passing and conversion of key downs, even though the team still found a way to win.
Head coach Sean Payton addresses the quarterback’s early struggles, arguing the offense can improve by giving Nix clean pockets early in games. The Athletic and other reports note that Denver is already aiming to deliver better pass protection at the start of drives, and that factors beyond the quarterback also contribute to stagnant stretches.
Across coverage, the angles differ: some focus on Nix’s play specifically—citing his Week 5 stat line of 16-of-27 passing for 123 yards and one touchdown and broader concerns about whether the offensive approach is sustainable—while others emphasize that the coaching and play-calling structure, including Payton reclaiming play-calling duties, is part of the context. Despite the criticism, all accounts reflect the same outcome: Denver is 3-2 and continuing to work to smooth out performance on offense.
