Ways the Broncos and their malleable quarterback can halt that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Ex 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 NFL season , after recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.
Striking in those games were the amount of penalties both conceded. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.
But it proved positive to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory by four points.
The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders but they could plug two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show that Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while recent running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
I love how head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos are a team aiming to run first, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in positive down and distances.
It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he is so athletic.
His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as using varied release points to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws across the middle or past defenders.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to defend the area downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. He can really develop him how he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in their division. All they need is to continue this path.
They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.
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