Ways the Denver Broncos and the flexible QB could end that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Ex NFL team assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also represents Great Britain's flag football team.
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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 following recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their perfect starts.
Striking in those games were the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.
But it was positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory 21-17.
Denver have the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that contest.
They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending more than four defenders instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
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Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while new running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
I love that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
That shows that the Broncos are a team that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive situations.
This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His strengths are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, and finding varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws across the middle and over the corner.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
When you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and if 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 I think the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly build something up the way he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach has won a championship and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him into who he is.
There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and build confidence.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to be in their division. The key to do is maintain this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win any game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs are off to a poor start after Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.
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