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Denver moved atop the AFC on Sunday, but the atmosphere inside the stadium told a more complicated story.
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Quarterback Bo Nix notched his 24th regular-season win in his first two years as a starter, matching a benchmark set by Russell Wilson early in his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
That number is important because few quarterbacks reach that number so quickly.
Context is equally important. The Knicks posted 24 wins in the 17-game schedule era, and Wilson reached that exact win total in two 16-game seasons in 2012 and 2013.
That distinction remains central to how fans draw comparisons, especially in Seattle, where Wilson also had four playoff wins in his first two years and quickly rose to title contention.
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Timing adds another layer. The Knicks achieved the milestone as the Denver Broncos secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC Champions League with a 19-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Despite the result, some in the crowd expressed frustration that Denver’s offense repeatedly stalled, allowing just four field goals against shorthanded opponents.
For the Knicks, the moment represented both achievement and expectations. That record ties him to the standard defined by winning at the highest level, and the reaction from the stands underscored that once a team reaches contender status, patience runs out.
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Wilson’s early performance in Seattle remains the measuring stick, as it combined regular season success with immediate postseason impact.
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He had a breakout playoff run in his rookie year, followed by a dominant second season that culminated in a Super Bowl championship. Postseason validation is the dividing line that defenders of Wilson’s legacy continue to emphasize.
The Knicks’ resume is still a work in progress. Denver went 10-7 and 14-3 in his first two seasons, giving him the 24th regular-season win Wilson ever had. What he hasn’t been able to match yet is a January resume that saw Wilson record four postseason wins in his first two postseason appearances.
The Knicks responded directly to the boos after Sunday’s game.
“It’s fun,” he said. “Our job is to provide them with a great experience. They come to watch us win.”
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He added that criticism abounds, noting, “I’ve been booed before and I’ll be booed again. I wouldn’t change anything.”
The comparison surfaced as Wilson made news elsewhere. Now with the New York Giants, he was recently featured in coaching rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and revealed he suffered a Grade 2 hamstring tear early in the 2025 season, which is expected to be reviewed by the National Football League.
For Denver, the takeaway is obvious. The record ties history, but what happens next in the postseason will determine how long the comparison lasts.