How the Broncos together with the 'play-dough' QB could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills coach an analyst is a football expert who also plays for 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 in the NFL season and following last week's discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable in those games were the number of infractions each committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.
But it was positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.
Denver have the top defender with CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four pass rushers but they could position two linebackers in the interior before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show that the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
Recently acquired tight end their tight end has excelled significantly and recent RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
It's impressive how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.
That shows how Denver represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in positive down and distances.
This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, plus he is so athletic.
His strengths include his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays great poise in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
If you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be on the field for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.
Payton owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are having on offence is largely due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.
They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do versus the Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win any game.
Ever since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.
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