How the Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback can end that Chiefs' reign.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is a football expert who also plays for Great Britain's flag football team.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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It's week six in the NFL season and following last week's talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games were the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.
However it proved good to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.
The Broncos have the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.
They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then excelled in continuing that momentum.
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New TE their tight end has excelled significantly while new RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in favourable situations.
It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.
His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and using different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.
When you constantly rush it eats up time and makes the defence to be in play extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the area vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.
Payton owns a championship and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. The key to do to continue this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
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