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.

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.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Bo Nix has reached another impressive milestone in his rookie campaign. The quarterback has won the NFL's Rookie of the Week award for his performance in Denver's 29-19 victory over the Raiders, becoming the first Bronco to ever win the award in three consecutive weeks.