Ways these Denver Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can halt the Chiefs' rule.
Ex NFL team coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert and represents the UK's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the football calendar , after last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Notable in those games were the amount of penalties both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.
However it proved positive to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit before direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers instead they could position two LBs in the interior before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.
At the start of the season, it was noted on a program how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly and did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up big and recent RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.
That shows that the Broncos represent a squad aiming to run first, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in favourable down and distances.
It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.
His assets are his movement, being able to throw on the run, and using different arm angles to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.
If you constantly rush it consumes the clock and makes the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach likes that fire, that he's 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 really build something up the way he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.
Payton has won a championship and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix aids make him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working above average, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.
They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do versus the 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 this season (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win a game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.
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