Ways the Broncos and the malleable quarterback could end that Chiefs' dominance.
Ex NFL team assistant coach an analyst serves as an NFL pundit who also represents 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 , after recent discussion regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.
However it proved positive to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall before direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers but they might position two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
New TE their tight end has stepped up big and recent running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos are a team aiming to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in positive down and distances.
This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's highly agile.
His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
If you constantly rush it consumes time and makes the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. The coach can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids make him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need is to continue this path.
They're really good at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win any game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB 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 break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.
This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they meet because Denver {beat|def
