Ways the Broncos together with their flexible QB can halt that Chiefs' rule.
Former NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert and represents the UK's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the football calendar , after recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable in those games was the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.
However it proved good to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.
The Broncos boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos won that battle.
They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, we said on a program how the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They finished the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big while recent running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
That shows that Denver are a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.
It's also benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.
His assets are his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as using different arm angles to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the field downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.
Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win a game.
Ever since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs are off to a poor start after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.
It depends upon what version Kansas City shows up they meet because Denver {beat|def
