Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr., T.J. Ward, Darian Stewart, Bradley Roby and David Bruton Jr. will return to Empower Field at Mile High for Denver's Week 11 game against the Falcons.

Nix is the first Broncos rookie to win the award since cornerback Pat Surtain II in 2021 and the team's first offensive player to earn the honor since running back Javonte Williams in that same season.

Head Coach Sean Payton stressed the importance of perspective and resiliency ahead of crucial stretch of matchups.

As the Broncos nearly pulled off an upset of the undefeated Chiefs, rookie quarterback Bo Nix caught the attention of the signal caller on the opposite sideline.

All 53 players on the Broncos' active roster practiced Wednesday as the team began its on-field preparation for Week 11 vs. the Falcons.

He has appeared in all 10 games for the Broncos this season.

The new pup will make his debut at Sunday's Salute to Service game at Empower Field at Mile High when the Broncos take on the Atlanta Falcons (2:05 p.m. MST kickoff). Fans can meet him at UGE Lot (south of Mane Street) from 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on gameday.

Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr., T.J. Ward, Darian Stewart, Bradley Roby and David Bruton Jr. were part of Denver's top-ranked pass defense in 2015 that helped lead the Broncos to a third world championship.

Smith appeared in eight games for the Broncos this season and played 49 percent of Denver's special teams snaps in the games in which he appeared.

Doug Farrar of SB Nation listed defensive end Zach Allen as one of the eight defensive players surpassing expectations this season.

Nix's 115.3 passer rating was his highest in a road game in his young career.

Plus, quarterback Bo Nix has his best outing on the road, and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto records another strong performance.