Ways these Denver Broncos and their malleable QB can halt that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.
Former NFL team assistant coach an analyst is a football expert who also plays for the UK's national squad.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and following last week's discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable in those games were the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.
But it was positive to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to overcome that deficit before direct three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game by four points.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing more than four defenders instead they might plug two LBs in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then excelled of building upon that.
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New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while new running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in positive situations.
It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.
His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.
If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly develop him the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him what he is.
There's no better a better guy guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in their division. The key is to continue this trajectory.
They're really good at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.
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