Bo Nix’s passing skills have drawn some criticism in recent weeks, with various analysts suggesting that his apparent penchant to settle for check downs is limiting the Broncos attack.
One thing that has never been in doubt for the former Oregon product, however, is his athleticism. Nix touted a 4.71 40-yard dash coming out of high school, per ESPN. All these years later, he finally got a chance to put it to use, racing past defenders to find the end zone from 62 yards out against the Cardinals.
BO NIX 62-YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN DENvsAZ on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/sxC4uWF33r
— NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2026
Here’s a look at where Nix’s highlight-reel scamper ranks among the longest QB runs in NFL history.
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Longest runs by a QB
| Rank | Distance | Player | Team | Opponent | Year |
| 1 | 93 yards | Terrelle Pryor | Raiders | Steelers | 2013 |
| 2 | 90 yards | Colin Kaepernick | 49ers | Chargers | 2014 |
| 3 | 87 yards | Marcus Mariota | Titans | Jaguars | 2015 |
| T-4 | 80 yards | Daniel Jones | Giants | Eagles | 2020 |
| T-4 | 80 yards | Kordell Stewart | Steelers | Panthers | 1996 |
| 6 | 79 yards | Lamar Jackson | Ravens | Dolphins | 2022 |
| T-7 | 76 yards | Steve Bono | Chiefs | Cardinals | 1995 |
| T-7 | 76 yards | Robert Griffin III | Commanders | Vikings | 2012 |
| 9 | 72 yards | Cam Newton | Panthers | Falcons | 2012 |
| 10 | 70 yards | Alex Smith | Chiefs | Jets | 2017 |
Nix’s scramble was memorable, a moment of athleticism — and lackluster defending — that will live long in the twinkle of Broncos supporters’ eyes. It wasn’t quite historic, though; numerous hurlers have traipsed down longer distances than Nix did on Sunday afternoon.
That’s not to say his dalliance with the end zone wasn’t notable. It represents the longest QB run since Justin Fields found pay dirt with a 67-yard scamper in the Bears‘ 31-30 loss to the Lions in 2022.
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Longest TD runs this season
| Rank | Distance | Player | Team | Opponent |
| 1 | 76 yards | Kenneth Walker | Chiefs | Raiders |
| 2 | 72 yards | Bucky Irving | Buccaneers | Cowboys |
| 3 | 62 yards | Bo Nix | Broncos | Cardinals |
| 4 | 61 yards | Kyle Monangai | Bears | Panthers |
| 5 | 60 yards | Kenneth Walker | Chiefs | Broncos |
Nix’s highlight-reel play does represent one of the lengthiest runs of the still-nascent 2026 season. His 62-yard score sits in third among the NFL’s marathon runs, bested only by Kenneth Walker’s 76-yard waltz vs. the Raiders and Bucky Irving’s 72-yard surge against the Cowboys.
Like Irving and Walker, Nix’s highlight was marked by his velocity. Per Next Gen stats, Nix reached a top speed of 19.90 mph en route to the end zone. No Arizona defender got within four yards of him during his race to the goal-line, a testament both to his impressive speed and the Cardinals’ porous defensive setup on the play.
Bo Nix reached 19.90 mph on his 62-yard scramble TD run, the longest TD on a QB scramble in the Next Gen Stats era (since 2016). No Cardinals defender got within four yards of Nix (after he took off to run) until he was inside the five yard line. #DENvsAZ | #BroncosCountry https://t.co/nFSojtU0G0
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 25, 2026
Nix’s scramble is the longest touchdown on a QB scramble since 2016, per Next Gen Stats.
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