Ways these Denver Broncos together with the flexible QB could end that Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst serves as a football expert and plays for Great Britain's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the NFL season , following recent discussion regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games was the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.
Denver boast the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.
They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders but they could plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly then excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
New TE their tight end has stepped up big and new RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
It's impressive how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes while keeps you in positive situations.
This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass all over, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, and he is highly agile.
His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and finding varied release points to make the pass when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
When you consistently run the ball it consumes time and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must cover the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
Nix has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach likes that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having offensively is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids make him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.
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 championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.
Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working above average, that's a good place to hold their division. The key is to continue this trajectory.
They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do versus the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win a game.
Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.
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