I got tired of all the Bo Nix haters, so I created a new advanced stat that accurately captures his impact we all see on the field every week.

The NIX is a comprehensive quarterback evaluation metric designed to integrate both passing efficiency and total offensive impact into a single, intuitive score. Unlike traditional ratings that focus narrowly on completion percentage or passer rating, the NIX captures a quarterback’s true field value by balancing accuracy, productivity, mobility, decision-making, and ball security within one normalized formula. It incorporates per-game averages of completion percentage, yards per attempt, total touchdowns, interceptions, fumbles, sack rate, rushing output, and overall yardage, weighting each according to its demonstrated impact on winning outcomes. Efficiency and scoring are emphasized most heavily, while penalties for turnovers and sacks are scaled to reflect situational resilience rather than raw mistakes. The result is a metric that rewards quarterbacks who sustain drives, create offense through both air and ground, and minimize negative plays—traits that define consistent success.

The NIX is valuable because it bridges the gap between traditional box-score analysis and complex advanced metrics, producing a score that is both data-rich and context-honest. By accounting for total offensive contribution, not just passing, it distinguishes between quarterbacks who rely on volume and those who deliver balanced, efficient performance under pressure. In short, the NIX highlights who truly drives team success—not merely who throws for the most yards.

Below are the inputs to the formula and their weight:

  1. Efficiency — Completion% × (YardsPerAttempt ÷ 8)
    Weight: 25%
    Rewards accurate and efficient passing.

  2. Scoring — (TotalTouchdowns ÷ GamesPlayed) × 3
    Weight: 20%
    Measures consistent touchdown production per game.

  3. Ball Security — –(Interceptions + (0.7 × Fumbles)) ÷ GamesPlayed
    Weight: 10%
    Penalizes turnovers, with fumbles counted less heavily than interceptions.

  4. Productivity — (TotalYards ÷ GamesPlayed) ÷ 50
    Weight: 15%
    Captures overall offensive output per game.

  5. Mobility Bonus — ((RushingYards ÷ GamesPlayed) ÷ 20) + (RushingTouchdowns × 0.5)
    Weight: 15%
    Rewards quarterbacks who add rushing value and red-zone versatility.

  6. Sack Resilience — (1 – (SackRate ÷ 10)) × 10
    Weight: 10%
    Gives credit for avoiding negative plays and maintaining drive efficiency.

  7. Team Impact — Win% × 5
    Weight: 5%
    Reflects contribution to overall team success.

Each category’s contribution is multiplied by its weight, then the sum is multiplied by 10 to produce the final NIX score (average ≈ 75, elite ≥ 90).

Below is the 2025 NIX ranking for every QB who has played in at least 3 games this season, through Week 8:

  1. Bo Nix (Broncos) — 94.8
  2. Drake Maye (Patriots) — 91.5
  3. Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) — 89.3
  4. Daniel Jones (Colts) — 88.6
  5. Josh Allen (Bills) — 87.9
  6. Jordan Love (Packers) — 86.4
  7. Jalen Hurts (Eagles) — 85.8
  8. Justin Herbert (Chargers) — 84.9
  9. Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers) — 83.6
  10. Dak Prescott (Cowboys) — 82.8
  11. Matthew Stafford (Rams) — 82.1
  12. C.J. Stroud (Texans) — 81.7
  13. Spencer Rattler (Saints) — 81.0
  14. Caleb Williams (Bears) — 79.5
  15. Jayden Daniels (Commanders) — 78.9
  16. Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) — 77.8
  17. Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars) — 76.5
  18. Cam Ward (Titans) — 74.3
  19. Geno Smith (Raiders) — 73.9
  20. Bryce Young (Panthers) — 72.7
  21. Marcus Mariota (Commanders) — 70.8
  22. Joe Flacco (Bengals/Browns) — 68.2
  23. Russell Wilson (Giants) — 67.9

My formula was AI generated. As a result, I accept zero responsibility for any errors and 100% responsibility for all its successes.

Throw this unbiased, objective stat in the face of any and every Bo Nix hater you come across in your life.

Go Broncos!

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