Ways the Denver Broncos and the flexible quarterback can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.
Ex Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter serves as a football expert and plays for the UK's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and following recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.
Striking in those games were the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.
But it was good to see how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have the shortfall before direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory by four points.
Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
At the start in the campaign, we said on a program how the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly and did a good job of building upon that.
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Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new RB JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes while keeps you in positive down and distances.
It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass all over, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he is so athletic.
His assets are his movement, being able to throw on the run, and using different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
If you consistently rush it consumes time and makes the opponent to be on the field for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
Nix has bitten back at Payton during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. He can really build something up how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps make him into who he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to be in their division. All they need to do is maintain this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do against the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.
Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated Kansas City are off to a poor start after Monday's defeat 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.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.
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