How these Denver Broncos and the 'play-dough' quarterback can end the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.
Ex NFL team coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also plays for the UK's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and following recent talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, who play in London this Sunday.
However it was positive to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall before direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the game 21-17.
Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, and Denver won that contest.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly and did a good job of building upon that.
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New tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while new running back JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).
It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how the Broncos represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in favourable situations.
It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is highly agile.
His strengths are his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.
If you consistently rush it consumes time and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is mostly down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids make him into who he is.
There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need is to continue this path.
They excel at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.
It depends on which form of the Chiefs they meet because Denver {beat|def
