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However, the defenses he has faced during this positive stretch raise some concerns. The teams—such as the Panthers, Falcons, and Raiders— rank among the league's worst in defensive quarterback ratings. Against tougher defenses like the Chiefs and Ravens, Nicks showed signs of struggle, especially when forced into dropback situations. These mixed results indicate that while he is making progress, there is still a long way to go before he can be fully relied upon to lead the team back from deficits.