Ways the Denver Broncos and their flexible QB could stop that Chiefs' dominance.
Ex Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is a football expert and plays for the UK'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 of the football calendar , following recent discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the number of penalties both conceded. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
However it proved positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.
Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders instead they might plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has excelled big and new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows that Denver represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in positive situations.
It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.
His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and using varied release points to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.
When you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the defence to stay on the field for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense has to defend the field vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. He can truly develop him the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
Payton owns a championship and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success Denver are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps make him into who he is.
There's no better a better guy in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to hold their division. The key to do is maintain this path.
They're really good at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.
Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the first team to go 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 says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.
It depends upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet because Denver {beat|def
