How the Broncos and their flexible quarterback can stop the Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also plays for Great Britain's national squad.
- Posted
- Half a dozen responses
Week six of the 2025 NFL season
Real-time updates features live text for Sunday's games via various channels, beginning with the Broncos-Jets clash in London (kicking off at 2 PM BST). Also, radio commentary is available on select stations covering a separate game (beginning at 9 PM BST).
It's week six in the football calendar , following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period versus Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it was positive to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game by four points.
Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.
They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four defenders but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.
At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.
Are the Denver Broncos this year's underdog story?
New tight end their tight end has stepped up big and recent running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos are a squad that wants to run first, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in favourable situations.
It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.
His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using varied release points to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.
If you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to cover the field downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and I think the coach likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and boost confidence.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.
Since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.
This hinges on what version of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def