Ways the Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can end the Chiefs' reign.
Ex Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also represents the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the NFL season , after recent discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.
Striking in those games was the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.
However it was good to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.
Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well then did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big and recent running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).
I love how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to run first, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable down and distances.
This has helped quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.
His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, and using varied release points to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defence has to cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and I think 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 similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him how he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
Payton owns a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need is to continue this path.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.
Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.
It depends on which form Kansas City shows up they meet because the Broncos {beat|def
