Ways these Denver Broncos together with their malleable QB can end that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit and plays for Great Britain's flag football team.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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It's week six of the NFL season and following last week's talk regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Notable in those games were the amount of penalties each conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.
However it proved good to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then 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 the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't always rushing more than four defenders instead they could position two LBs in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.
Early on of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New TE their tight end has stepped up big while recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
That shows how Denver represent a squad aiming to run first, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in favourable situations.
It's also benefited 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 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.
His assets include his mobility, the capacity to pass on the run, and finding varied release points to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.
If you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the field vertically side to side. This proves draining.
Nix has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. He can really develop him how he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps shape him into who he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.
Ever since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated Kansas City are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.
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