Ways these Broncos and the malleable quarterback could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Ex NFL team assistant coach an analyst is a football expert who also plays for the UK's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the NFL season and following recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.
But it proved positive to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
At the start of the season, we said on a program that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season strongly and excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
New tight end Evan Engram has excelled big and new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
I love that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates that Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in positive down and distances.
It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His assets are his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass across the middle and over the corner.
For a young quarterback, 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 can throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
When you constantly run the ball it consumes time and forces the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence must cover the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps make him what he is.
There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach 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 up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.
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