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The rapid development of Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix continues Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

Nix had a near-perfect first half, completing 17-of-19 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns to help the Broncos build a 21-6 lead.

Nix threw low to Javonte Williams on his first down and then completed 12 straight, including a 12-yard touchdown pass to wide open tight end Nate Adkins. He later threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Mims, catching the ball near the line on third-and-goal and slipping through cracks in Atlanta’s defense to find the end zone.

Broncos coach Sean Payton, who dominated the NFC South for much of his 15-season tenure as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, called one of his best first halves of the season, taking advantage of the Falcons’ complete inability to rush. passing by.

The Broncos converted 5-of-6 on third down and held Atlanta to 2-of-6.