How the Broncos together with their malleable QB can end that Chiefs' rule.
Ex Buffalo Bills assistant coach Phoebe Schecter serves as a football expert who also represents the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six in the NFL season , following recent talk about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games was the number of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that battle.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always sending more than four defenders but they might plug two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up significantly and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
I love how the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos represent a team that wants to run first, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while maintains in positive down and distances.
This has helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.
His strengths include his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, and finding varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.
When you consistently rush it eats up the clock and forces the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, 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 a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, that 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 surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.
Since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City are off to a poor start after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
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