From the episode

I think Bo Nix was always like an option for me... The way that this season has gone for him has been the lowest of the low possibility from like range of outcomes. He's only getting healthier if there was ever going to be a spot, it was going to be this week for him. And I thought that the salary made it work with Braylon and the Puka.

STACKED’s take

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Nix's salary enabled Puka stack; played despite projection skepticism.

Nate played Bo Nix at quarterback despite projections not favoring him; the salary made the play work with Braylon Allen and Puka Nacua, allowing for optimal expected production. Nix was considered a viable option given his improving health trajectory and the salary flexibility he provided to stack other premium receivers.

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