Ways the Denver Broncos and the flexible quarterback can end the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Ex NFL team assistant coach an analyst serves as an NFL pundit who also plays for Great Britain's flag football team.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season , after recent talk regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.
Striking in those games were the number of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against Denver, who play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the game 21-17.
The Broncos boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.
They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing more than four pass rushers but they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
Early on of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
I love how head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable down and distances.
It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.
His strengths are his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
When you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the defence to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him how he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him into who he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need is to continue this trajectory.
They're really good at embracing their strength, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win any game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
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