How the Broncos together with the flexible quarterback could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Former NFL team assistant coach an analyst serves as a football expert who also represents Great Britain's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the NFL season , after recent talk about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it proved good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.
Denver have the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that contest.
They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers but they could position two linebackers in the interior before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and excelled of building upon that.
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New tight end their tight end has excelled significantly and new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
That shows that Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in favourable situations.
It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, plus he is so athletic.
His assets are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
If you consistently run the ball it eats up time and forces the defence to be on the field for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the field vertically side to side. This proves draining.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
Payton has won a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.
Ever since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are 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.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.
This hinges on which form of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def
