Ways the Denver Broncos and the flexible QB could end that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Ex NFL team coach Phoebe Schecter serves as an NFL pundit and plays for Great Britain's national squad.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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It's week six in the NFL season , following last week's discussion regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests were the amount of infractions both conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory by four points.
Denver have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
At the start of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well and did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while new running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
I love how the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver represent a team that wants to run first, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.
It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass all over, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.
His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, as well as using varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws over the middle and past defenders.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
When you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field vertically side to side. This proves draining.
Nix has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems Payton likes that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids make him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win a game.
Since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
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