In a quarterback-heavy 2024 NFL Draft, six passers heard their names called in the first round—a rare feat not seen in over 40 years. The last of the bunch? The 12th overall selection — Bo Nix, drafted by the Denver Broncos. Despite being the final QB taken in Round 1, Nix may quietly be the most valuable option for dynasty managers—depending on how you interpret the numbers.
Nix entered the league as a seasoned fifth-year college starter, challenging the narrative that older rookie quarterbacks are at a disadvantage. With 61 collegiate starts and a polished skill set, he didn’t just hold his own—he thrived.
He finished as the QB7 overall in fantasy scoring, playing all 17 games while throwing for 3,776 yards, 29 touchdowns, and just 12 interceptions.
Only Jayden Daniels had a more productive rookie campaign in 2024. Nix’s 29 touchdown passes outpaced big names like Jordan Love and Justin Herbert and even beat out Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen—ranking sixth in the league in passing touchdowns.
So why is he being overlooked?
According to Dynasty League Football, Nix is going off the board as QB12 in Superflex and QB13 in single-QB formats. That’s firmly backend QB1 territory, despite finishing top-10 as a rookie.
Let’s break it down and see if the skepticism holds up.
It all starts in the trenches. Denver’s offensive line gave Nix solid protection, with a slightly above-average time to throw of 2.97 seconds (per PFF)—right around the league norm. That suggests Nix wasn’t being hurried, but he wasn’t holding onto the ball too long and taking unnecessary hits.
He also added sneaky value on the ground. Nix ranked seventh in QB scrambles and fifth in designed runs, giving him a stable rushing floor that boosted his weekly fantasy output.
Critics might point to his 7.8 average depth of target (aDOT)—just 24th among quarterbacks—but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Despite the shorter passing profile, Nix topped 250 passing yards in six games, including a pair of 300-yard performances. He played within the offense and executed what was asked of him.
And while he wasn’t airing it out constantly, he was effective when he did. Among quarterbacks with at least 200 deep pass attempts (20+ air yards), Nix ranked second in deep completions, per Fantasy Points Data. That blend of efficiency and selectivity is an excellent sign for his long-term development.
Bo Knows Value: Why You Shouldn’t Wait on Nix
Bo Nix proved he belongs. He completed 66.3% of his passes, added value on the ground, and delivered in big moments without forcing many mistakes. The game never looked too fast for him, and he operated with poise—especially under pressure.
When you combine:
- Top-10 rookie production
- Solid rushing upside
- High-level deep-ball efficiency
- And a stable offensive system under Sean Payton
You start to wonder why he’s not ranked higher.
Right now, Nix looks like a dynasty value worth targeting. If you want a quarterback with proven production, room to grow, and underrated upside, the answer is clear:
Draft Bo Nix before everyone else catches on.
