Nix has had trouble against pressure. Next Gen Stats figures cited by NFL.com put Seattle's pressure rate at 44.3 percent, second in the league. Nix has completed 35.4 percent of his passes under pressure and has yet to throw a touchdown in those situations this season.
Denver has still found ways to finish games. All three Broncos wins have required fourth-quarter comebacks, and their defense forced three turnovers in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Chargers. Those takeaways produced 13 points, the team's preview noted.
Sam Darnold has thrown five interceptions during Seattle's past three games. The Seahawks have eight giveaways in that span, including two running-back fumbles that San Francisco turned into touchdowns Sunday. Protecting the ball would spare Seattle from giving Denver the short fields that helped the Broncos win last week.
Denver's secondary will be missing cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga. Riley Moss is questionable. The Broncos elevated safety Taylor Rapp and defensive back Sean Fresch Jr. from the practice squad Thursday. Rapp has not appeared in a game for Denver; Fresch made his NFL debut last week and handled kickoff returns and special-teams snaps.
