How the Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB could end that Chiefs' dominance.
Ex NFL team assistant coach an analyst serves as a football expert and plays for the UK's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the NFL season and following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.
But it was positive to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.
Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that battle.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always rushing more than four defenders but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that Denver could be this season's dark horses. They ended last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.
Are the Denver Broncos this season's underdog story?
New TE Evan Engram has excelled big and new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
I love that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to run first, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable situations.
This has helped QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.
His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
When you constantly rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the area downfield side to side. It can be draining.
Nix has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think the coach likes that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
Payton owns a Super Bowl and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his leadership, 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 in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're working above average, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key to do to continue this path.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win any game.
Ever since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
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