How the Broncos and their flexible quarterback can stop that Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit and represents the UK's national squad.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and after last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games was the number of infractions both conceded. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.
However it was good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory by four points.
Denver boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra pass rushers but they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
At the start in the campaign, we said on a program that Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year well then excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
I love that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates that Denver are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.
This has helped QB the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he is so athletic.
His strengths include his mobility, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the defence to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.
Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working above average, that's a good place to hold their division. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.
Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.
In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 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 of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def
