How these Broncos and their flexible quarterback can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Former NFL team coach an analyst is 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 recent talk about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests was the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period against Denver, who play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall before lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.
Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos won that contest.
They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.
Are the Denver Broncos this year's dark horses?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled big and recent RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love that the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive situations.
It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass all over, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.
His assets are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, as well as using different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.
When you constantly rush it consumes time and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense has to defend the field vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games at times and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
Payton owns a championship and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and boost confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Right now, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.
They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the 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 this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.
Ever since the league started recording takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss to Jacksonville.
After this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.
This hinges upon what version Kansas City shows up they meet since the Broncos {beat|def
