Ways these Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' QB can end the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six in the NFL season and following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties each committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
However it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.
Denver have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders but they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
At the start of the season, we said on a program that Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and excelled in continuing that momentum.
Are the Denver Broncos this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up significantly and new RB JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
I love that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable down and distances.
It's also benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.
His strengths include his movement, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the defence to stay on the field for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves draining.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback that is 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 has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this path.
They excel at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.
Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In the AFC West, the Chiefs 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 face since the Broncos {beat|def
