Ways the Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can halt the Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills coach an analyst is a football expert and plays for Great Britain's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests was the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.
The Broncos have the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers but they could plug two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well and excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while new RB JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
I love how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
That shows that Denver represent a team that wants to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable down and distances.
It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's highly agile.
His assets are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws over the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the area vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and it seems Payton likes that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach has won a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.
It depends on what version Kansas City shows up they meet because the Broncos {beat|def
