Ways these Broncos and their 'play-dough' QB can halt that Chiefs' rule.
Ex NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter serves as an NFL pundit who also represents the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the amount of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.
However it was good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.
Denver have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that battle.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four pass rushers but they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
At the start of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New tight end their tight end has excelled significantly and recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.
It's also benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.
His assets are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
When you constantly run the ball it eats up time and forces the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to defend the area vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.
Nix has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really develop him how he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person 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 good enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working above average, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. The key is to continue this path.
They excel at embracing their strength, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win any game.
Since the NFL started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs are off to a poor start after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.
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