Ways these Denver Broncos together with the malleable quarterback could stop the Chiefs' rule.
Former NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter is an NFL pundit and represents 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 and following last week's discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests was the number of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.
But it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.
Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.
At the start in the campaign, we said during a show that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then excelled in continuing that momentum.
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New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
I love how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.
This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he's highly agile.
His assets are his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as using varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws across the middle or over the corner.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves draining.
Nix has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are having on offence is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.
There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments 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 a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold their division. The key is is maintain this path.
They excel at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they should do versus the Jets in London. 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 yet to win any game.
Ever since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs are off to a poor start following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.
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