Nix is the first Bronco to win the weekly award twice in one season since quarterback Tim Tebow in 2010, and he is the first Bronco to win the award in back-to-back weeks since running back Knowshon Moreno in 2009.
Baldinger highlighted Denver's offensive execution, as well as the play of left tackle Garett Bolles and cornerbacks Ja'Quan McMillian and Pat Surtain II.
Shanahan is among the nine semifinalists that the Hall of Famer's Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee will consider Tuesday to advance as the singular Coach finalist, and his resume stacks up with the greats of the game.