Ways the Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Ex NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter serves as an NFL pundit and represents the UK'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 two top teams as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests were the number of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.
But it proved good to see how Denver's QB the rookie was able to have the shortfall before direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.
The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that battle.
They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.
At the start of the season, it was noted on a program how the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then excelled in continuing that momentum.
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New TE Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how the Broncos are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.
It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.
His strengths include his movement, being able to throw on the run, as well as using different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the defence to stay in play extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to defend the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.
Payton has won a championship and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids make him into who he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to be in their division. The key to do to continue this trajectory.
They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.
Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.
This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet since the Broncos {beat|def
