Fact check: Bo Nix just set the rookie record for most combined TDs for a QB in their rookie season.

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Bo Nix set the rookie record for most combined TDs is not accurate. Multiple sources indicate that while Nix had an impressive rookie season, he did not break the overall touchdown record. Specifically:

• He recorded 29 passing touchdowns, which falls short of Justin Herbert's record of 31 touchdowns ^[1]
• One source indicates he had 10 passing and 4 rushing touchdowns, totaling 14 combined TDs ^[2]

However, Nix did set other specific records, including:

• 19 touchdown passes in home games, breaking the previous record held by C.J. Stroud and Russell Wilson ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several important pieces of context about Nix's rookie season:

• He led the Broncos to the playoffs ^[3]
• The team finished with a 10-7 record under his leadership ^[3]
• His performance varied significantly between home and away games, with his home game performance being particularly notable ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement appears to conflate different records, which could lead to confusion:

• While Nix did break the record for touchdown passes in home games ^[3], this was incorrectly expanded to claim he broke the overall rookie TD record
• The statement fails to specify which particular touchdown record is being referenced, as there are several categories (passing, rushing, combined, home games, etc.)
• Multiple statistical sources ^{[4] [5]} provide game data but don't support the claim about breaking the overall rookie touchdown record, suggesting this might be a misinterpretation of his achievements

This type of misrepresentation could benefit:

• Sports media outlets looking for attention-grabbing headlines
• The Broncos organization in promoting their rookie quarterback
• Sports betting interests that might capitalize on inflated expectations