Ways these Denver Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Former NFL team assistant 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 after recent talk about two top teams as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.
Notable in those games were the number of penalties both committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it was positive to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory by four points.
Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.
They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the interior before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
At the start of the season, we said during a show that Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver are a squad that wants to run first, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in positive situations.
It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw all over, but they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, and using different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.
When you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and makes the defence to stay in play extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids shape 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 believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a solid position to hold their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory.
They excel at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win a game.
Ever since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.
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