The Denver Broncos quarterback made big strides "in his ability to be authoritative with the football," says CBS Sports analyst Ryan Harris.

The Broncos defeated the Buccaneers, 26-7, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Week 3 of the NFL season. Here are three takeaways from the victory:

It took slightly longer than perhaps he had hoped it would, but the Denver Broncos won their first game with rookie Bo Nix at quarterback Sunday. And the visibly happy, relieved 24-year-old was asked if he let it all soak in a bit.

Quarterback Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos went on the road and commanded their first win of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.

After struggling in his first two NFL starts, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix had what some have dubbed a breakout game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. Nix went 25-of-36 passing f

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix looked more poised in his third career start, and the Denver Broncos responded accordingly. Nix rushed for a touchdown and threw for 216 yards to help the Broncos knock off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7 at Raymond James Stadium.

In his first NFL win, Bo Nix completed 25 of 36 passes for 216 yards and rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown, leading the visiting Denver Broncos to a 26-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.