Ways the Denver Broncos and the flexible quarterback could end the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Ex NFL team coach an analyst serves as an NFL pundit who also plays for the UK's national squad.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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It's week six of the NFL season , following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games was the amount of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.
But it was good to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to have that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the game by four points.
The Broncos have the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing extra defenders but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
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New TE Evan Engram has excelled big while new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
That shows that Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable down and distances.
This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.
His assets are his mobility, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
When you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and makes the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach has won a championship and has passed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team good enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.
They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.
Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs are off to a poor start following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, the Chiefs 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.
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