Stat line: 26-of-42 passing, 138 yards, 2 INTs and a rushing touchdown.

Highlight: There were few pretty moments. But in the closing seconds of the second quarter, Nix completed a 25-yard pass near the sideline to wide receiver Josh Reynolds. In what was Nix’s best throw of the afternoon, helping set up a 45-yard field goal by kicker Wil Lutz. Nix showcased his legs in the fourth quarter when he scrambled to the right, pump-faked and spun into the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown with 2:09 left in regulation.

Lowlight: The Broncos faced a third-and-9 early in the second quarter when Nix tried to force the ball to wide receiver Courtland Sutton in the end zone and was picked off by Seattle safety Julian Love. Nix almost had his second interception when he threw into the chest of Tyrel Dodson but the Seahawks linebacker failed to secure the pick.

Analysis: Nix looked spooked. Even head coach Sean Payton’s conservative play calling wasn’t enough to settle him down. His mechanics were off. He was late on multiple throws. And he had nervous feet. There were also times when Nix struggled to decide whether to throw or keep the ball and run. The Broncos spent the offseason praising Nix’s college experience and maturity. On Sunday, he looked like a deer in the highlights.