Ways the Broncos and their 'play-dough' QB can end the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is a football expert who also represents the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and after recent discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to observe how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.
The Broncos have the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they could position two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
New TE their tight end has stepped up significantly while new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos represent a team that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable situations.
This has helped QB the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.
His assets are his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be in play extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense must defend the field vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.
Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB helps make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold their division. The key is to continue this trajectory.
They excel at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the NFL started recording takeaways decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
The Chiefs' QB stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.
In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.
It depends upon which form of the Chiefs they face because Denver {beat|def
