How the Broncos together with the malleable QB can stop that Chiefs' reign.
Former NFL team assistant coach an analyst serves as an NFL pundit and plays for the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the NFL season and after last week's talk regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable in those games was the amount of penalties both conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it was good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have that deficit before direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that battle.
They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing extra defenders but they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly then did a good job of building upon that.
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New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while new RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how the Broncos represent a team aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.
This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.
His strengths include his movement, the capacity to throw on the run, as well as using varied release points to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.
When you consistently rush it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to be on the field for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence has to defend the field downfield side to side. This proves draining.
Nix has bitten back with the coach during games at times and it seems the coach likes that attitude, that he's such a competitor. 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 wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and has passed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and boost confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to hold their division. The key is to continue this path.
They're really good at embracing their strength, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.
This hinges upon what version Kansas City shows up they face because the Broncos {beat|def
