Ways the Broncos and the malleable quarterback could stop the Chiefs' rule.
Former NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert who also plays for the UK's national squad.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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It's week six in the football calendar and after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games was the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, who play overseas this weekend.
But it was positive to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall before direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the game 21-17.
Denver have the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing more than four defenders but they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, we said on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They ended last season well and excelled of building upon that.
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Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has excelled big and recent RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that Denver represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in positive situations.
It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw all over, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.
His strengths are his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great poise under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade a sack whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.
If you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to be in play extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the field downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.
Nix has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. He can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working above average, that's a solid position to hold their division. The key to do is maintain 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 in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, the Jets are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.
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