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.

Broncos QB Bo Nix said he is “good to go” Monday night against Cleveland after hurting his back against Las Vegas and being a limited participant in practice earlier this week.

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.