Ways these Broncos together with their 'play-dough' QB can halt that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Former NFL team coach an analyst serves as a football expert who also represents Great Britain's national squad.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and after recent discussion about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.
Striking during those contests were the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, who play in London this Sunday.
But it proved positive to see that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.
Denver have the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well and did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New TE Evan Engram has stepped up big and new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
That shows how Denver represent a team aiming to run first, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.
This has helped quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw all over, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.
His assets are his mobility, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make throws 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's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
Payton owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and boost confidence.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win a game.
Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated the Chiefs are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.
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