Bo Nix Poised for Resurgence Against Cardinals' Weak Pass Defense

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has an opportunity to rebound from a recent slump when his team faces the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. Despite a 4-2 record, Nix has exhibited a more conservative play style, rarely passing deep and frequently checking down, which has been attributed to mental hurdles on the field. However, the Cardinals' pass defense, which has allowed the most touchdown passes (16) through Week 6 and an average of 229.7 passing yards per game, presents a favorable matchup for Nix to potentially reassert himself.

The Broncos enter the game with a 10-day rest period following a clutch overtime victory against the reigning champions. In contrast, the Cardinals have struggled at home, holding an 0-2 record against the spread and losing nine consecutive games in Glendale. Their defense, despite holding the Los Angeles Rams to 16 points in their last outing, has shown inconsistency, having surrendered 45 points to Detroit in Week 5 and 36 to the Giants in Week 4.

On the defensive side, the Broncos boast a strong unit. They are ranked eighth in EPA per play, tied for second with seven interceptions, and fourth overall with 18 sacks. The return of Jonathan Cooper to join Zach Allen and Nik Bonito on the defensive line is expected to create a challenging matchup for Arizona's offensive line. The Cardinals' run game, led by Zonovan Knight in the absence of rookie Jeremiyah Love, will aim to exploit a Denver front that has had difficulties containing opposing runners.

Despite his recent struggles, Nix is expected to distribute the ball to receivers like Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton, and utilize running back RJ Harvey. If the Broncos' defense can force turnovers and provide short fields, there is confidence that Nix can achieve multiple passing touchdowns, potentially signaling a midseason turnaround. One projection suggests Bo Nix to throw 2 or more passing touchdowns at +108 odds on DraftKings.