Ways these Broncos and the malleable quarterback could end that Chiefs' reign.
Former Buffalo Bills coach an analyst serves as 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 talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.
Notable in those games was the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.
However it proved good to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending extra defenders instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They finished last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
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New tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while new RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
That shows how the Broncos represent a team aiming to run first, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.
This has helped QB the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, and he is so athletic.
His strengths are his mobility, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
When you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field downfield side to side. This proves draining.
The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to coach a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. He can really build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
Payton owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.
There's no better a better guy in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and boost confidence.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need is is maintain this path.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad yet to win any game.
Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.
In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.
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