It’s safe to say that Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix is ​​a pretty good running quarterback.

He proved that again on Thursday night against the Saints, as Denver swept New Orleans by a final score of 33-10. The Broncos led 33-3 in the final moments before a touchdown in the middle made the game a little closer.

Overall, Nix finished with 10 carries for 75 yards, good for a decent 7.5 yards per attempt. He kept several drives alive with his feet and has a knack for getting out of tight situations when it looks like he’s going to be sacked.

After the game, Nix was asked about his ability to run the football and compliment guys like Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin.

“Well, I guess it’s just an added bonus. Obviously you want to run the ball. Running backs have special manners and get behind the O-line. (But) sometimes things break, and I think those hidden gardens are very important. They get extra first downs and they are ways to just sneak in a few yards,” Nix said.

Nix wasn’t the only impressive runner for the Broncos in the win. Javonte Williams carried the football 14 times for 88 yards and found the end zone twice for a pair of touchdowns. Williams averaged 6.3 yards per carry and looked like the guy who had fans salivating during his rookie year in 2021.

“We just let the ball run. If you can run the ball, obviously it’s easier that way and it opens up everything else,” Nix said.

As a team, the Broncos outgained the Saints for 225 yards. Nix completed 16-26 passes for 164 yards and notably had no turnovers. Still, his and Williams’ legs, plus a solid defensive effort, were the biggest reasons Denver won.

“That was good to see, good to use, and we should continue to do that when it’s there,” Nix said.

The Broncos are now 4-3 on the season and have another impressive road win under their belt. If Bo Nix and the offense continue to click, the playoffs will become a legitimate conversation for the first time since 2015.