Ways the Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback could stop that Chiefs' reign.
Former NFL team coach an analyst serves as a football expert who also represents the UK's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following recent talk about two top teams as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.
Notable in those games were the number of penalties both committed. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.
But it proved positive to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.
Denver boast the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show that the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Are the Denver Broncos this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how the Broncos are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.
This has helped QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His assets include his movement, the capacity to throw on the run, and using varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.
When you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can really develop him how he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
Payton owns a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB helps make him what he is.
There's no better a better guy in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.
They excel at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win a game.
Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.
It depends upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def
