Bo Nix had a hilarious explanation of his heated in-game exchange with head coach Sean Payton as the Denver Broncos improved to 3-2 on the season.

Bo Nix and Broncos coach Sean Payton explained what led to their heated exchange on the sideline during the Raiders game.

Bo Nix had an explanation for his animated sideline conversation with head coach Sean Payton. The rookie quarterback was seen speaking with Payton after

DENVER — The best performance of Bo Nix ’s young NFL career included a fiery interaction with coach Sean Payton during the Broncos’ 34-18 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

It’s the heat of the moment, it’s the game. It’s competitive, he’s fiery… I loved [it],” Sean Payton said of Bo Nix’s sideline exchange.

Lowlight: The play of the game fell apart in the third quarter. With 1:46 left, Nix launched the ball into the end zone to a wide-open Franklin — who dropped the touchdown catch. The ball was slightly overthrown but it was a catchable pass that should’ve resulted in six points.

After a stalled drive in the third quarter of Sunday's game between the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix visibly

Such was the case of the Denver Broncos on Sunday, with rookie quarterback Bo Nix seen in a heated sideline exchange with head coach Sean Payton while his team led the rival Las Vegas Raiders late in the third quarter.

The Denver Broncos are currently beating the Las Vegas Raiders, 34-10. However, an animated exchange between Broncos head coach Sean Payton and rookie quarterback Bo Nix was the talk of social media on Sunday afternoon.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix, sporting the team’s throwback Orange Crush jerseys, got into it on the sidelines with head coach Sean Payton. Denver’s offense had just stalled out on a drive following an interception.

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and coach Sean Payton exchanged words in a lengthy and animated discussion. It happened late in the third quarter of a 34-18 victory at Empower Field. The Broncos were forced to punt after rookie wide receiver Troy Franklin dropped a long touchdown pass in the end zone.