Bo Nix, quarterback for the Denver Broncos, ended up with 29 touchdown passes as a rookie quarterback in a season.  This is second behind Justin Herbert, who broke the record with 31 touchdown passes for a rookie quarterback in the 2020 season playing for the Los Angeles Chargers.  The second most touchdown passes by a rookie quarterback for the Denver Broncos is held by Merlin Briscoe with 14 during the 1968 season.