How these Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB could stop that Chiefs' reign.
Ex NFL team assistant coach an analyst is a football expert who also plays for the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season , after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable in those games was the number of penalties both committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
But it was good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory by four points.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra pass rushers but they could position two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and send a nickel off the edge.
At the start of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
New TE their tight end has stepped up significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that Denver are a team that wants to run first, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive situations.
This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he is so athletic.
His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle and over the corner.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
When you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence has to cover the area downfield side to side. This proves draining.
Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think the coach likes that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to have a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up the way he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps make him what he is.
There's no better a better guy in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and build self-belief.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to be in their division. The key to do is maintain this path.
They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, this team are the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.
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