Originally published at National Catholic Register
The Broncos’ playoff-bound quarterback demonstrates that his greatest victories come from his relationship with Christ.
The Denver Broncos are in the playoffs.
With their win over the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday, they advance to postseason play for the first time since 2015. Amid all of the excitement in Denver, it is their quarterback’s faith and genuineness that is catching notice.
Bo Nix is the rookie starting quarterback for the Broncos. He played for Auburn and Oregon in college, where he consistently wore a cross on his wristband during games—a practice he has carried into his professional career. Being a disciple shapes everything he does, and Nix doesn’t need to draw attention to this fact — he simply lives it. He has even made a personal commitment to avoid cursing, reflecting his desire to live out his faith in all aspects of his life.
While he was in college, he explained why faith was his foundation. Nix wrote the following on Instagram:
Football is an amazing game, but it will never give you constant joy. The cross I wear on my wrist symbolizes where I find my true joy. It doesn’t come from success on or off the field. It
