How these Broncos and their flexible QB can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Ex NFL team coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also plays for Great Britain's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season , following recent discussion about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.
However it was good to observe that Denver's QB the rookie managed to have that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory 21-17.
Denver have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.
They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the interior before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
At the start of the season, we said during a show how Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended last season strongly then did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this year's underdog story?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.
This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw all over, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is highly agile.
His strengths are his movement, being able to throw while moving, and finding varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.
When you consistently rush it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defence must defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps make him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the West.
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