Ways these Broncos together with their malleable QB can end the Chiefs' reign.
Former Buffalo Bills coach an analyst is an NFL pundit and represents Great Britain's flag football team.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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It's week six in the football calendar , after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable in those games was the amount of infractions each committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against Denver, who play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders instead they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.
Early on of the season, we said on a program that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.
It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His assets include his movement, being able to pass while moving, as well as using varied release points 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, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.
If you constantly rush it eats up the clock and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the field downfield side to side. This proves draining.
Nix has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.
The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to go against an elite team at its best? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to be in their division. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.
Ever since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
The Chiefs' QB says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.
It depends upon what version of the Chiefs they face because Denver {beat|def
