Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton's desire to see how rookie quarterback Bo Nix performs in a late-season, primetime situation reportedly played a role

Nix, the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft this spring, continues to build a resume that could see him named NFL’s offensive rookie of the year. If he wins that award, he would be the first Broncos player to do so since running back Clinton Portis in 2002.

Broncos QB Bo Nix wins NFL Rookie of the Week for the third consecutive time, approaching the franchise record set by Knowshon Moreno and surpassing Tim Tebow's accomplishments.

Denver is 7-5 and winners of the past two games. The Broncos beat the Falcons and Raiders to get back above .500. Bo Nix has put himself in the NFL Rookie of the Year conversation with eight touchdowns and zero interceptions over the past four games. Denver has a bye week following this game.

Because he was poached, he will be on the team's 53-man roster immediately. Alexander is the latest veteran defender added to the roster, as the team signed David Long Jr. in the days following a broken forearm suffered by defensive captain Alex Anzalone.

The Broncos are contenders for the playoffs, but they need to finish out strong and defeat the other two remaining playoff-picture teams in the AFC West to be convincing. Denver gets to showcase its postseason viability Monday night under the prime-time lights against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field.

Through 12 weeks of the season, is Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix the best quarterback of his NFL Draft class? The former Oregon Ducks star leads all rookies with

The Broncos have +5,000 odds — meaning a $100 bet would win $5,000 — to win Super Bowl LIX, according to BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook. DraftKings Sportsbook gives Denver +4,500 odds, while Fanduel Sportsbook has the team at +5,500.

The national broadcast of the game will only be available to stream, unless you're in the Kansas City or Las Vegas area. Viewers in the Kansas City area can watch the game on NBC affiliate KSHB 41, while those in the Las Vegas area can catch the game on their local ABC station.

Cleveland Browns defense must build on last week’s momentum to slow down Denver Broncos dynamic rookie quarterback.