How the Denver Broncos together with the flexible quarterback could halt that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.
Ex NFL team coach an analyst serves as an NFL pundit and 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 of the NFL season , after last week's talk about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests was the amount of infractions each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.
But it proved positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the game 21-17.
Denver have the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they could plug two linebackers in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
Early on of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's underdog story?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up big while recent running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive situations.
It's also benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, and using varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle and over the corner.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.
When you consistently rush it eats up time and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. He can really develop him the way he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.
Payton owns a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.
There's no better a better guy in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to be in their division. All they need is is maintain this path.
They're really good at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.
Since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the West.
It depends on which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def
