How the Denver Broncos together with their flexible quarterback can end the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
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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 , following recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.
Striking during those contests was the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.
However it proved good to observe that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall before direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.
Denver have the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos won that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
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New TE their tight end has stepped up significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).
I love how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.
This has helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His strengths include his movement, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.
Nix has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success Denver are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you during some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold their division. The key is is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do against the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.
Ever since the NFL started recording turnovers in 1933, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs are off to a poor start after Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.
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