In his best statistical performance as a pro, Nix completed 28-of-37 passes for 284 yards, three touchdowns and a 124.2 quarterback rating. He also added a touchdown on the ground via a goal-line lunge.
"In losses, you can miss some things that are really good, and then in wins, if you're not careful, you can miss some things that have to be cleaned up," Head Coach Sean Payton said Sunday.
The Broncos approach the halfway point of the season with four wins in their last five games, and they can improve to 5-3 with a win over the Panthers.