Ways the Denver Broncos and the malleable QB could halt that Chiefs' dominance.
Former Buffalo Bills coach an analyst serves as 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 NFL season , following recent discussion regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the number of infractions both committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
But it was good to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos won that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.
Early on of the season, we said during a show that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.
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Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver are a squad aiming to run first, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.
It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.
His assets include his movement, being able to throw while moving, and finding varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.
When you constantly rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the field downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think the coach likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.
Payton has won a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.
Since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the West.
It depends on what version Kansas City shows up they meet because Denver {beat|def
