Ways these Broncos and the flexible QB could stop the Chiefs' reign.
Ex Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also represents the UK's flag football team.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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It's week six in the football calendar and following recent discussion about two top teams being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
But it proved positive to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game 21-17.
Denver boast the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.
They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders instead they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show that Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly then excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while recent running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that Denver represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in positive down and distances.
It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His assets include his movement, being able to throw while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
When you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the defence to be in play for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to cover the area vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.
Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. He can truly develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps make him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.
Since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.
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