How these Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback could stop that Chiefs' reign.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and following recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.
Striking during those contests were the amount of penalties both committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.
But it was good to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.
Denver boast the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.
They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
At the start in the campaign, we said on a program how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New TE Evan Engram has excelled big while recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.
That shows how Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable down and distances.
It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's highly agile.
His strengths are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, and finding different arm angles to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you constantly run the ball it eats up time and makes the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defence must defend the area vertically side to side. It can be draining.
Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and boost confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this trajectory.
They excel at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win a game.
Ever since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City are off to a poor start following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Chiefs.
In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
This hinges upon which form of the Chiefs they face since Denver {beat|def
