How these Broncos and the flexible quarterback could end the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Former NFL team coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert who also plays for the UK's flag football team.
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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 , following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games was the amount of infractions each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.
But it was good to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.
Denver boast the defensive player of the year with CB their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they could plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up big while recent RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love how head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver are a team that wants to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.
It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.
His strengths include his movement, being able to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
If you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence has to defend the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory.
They excel at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the league started recording takeaways decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.
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