Ways these Broncos together with their flexible QB can stop that Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach Phoebe Schecter serves as a football expert and 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 of the football calendar and following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests was the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.
However it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall before direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the game 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos prevailed in that contest.
They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four pass rushers instead they could plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
At the start in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They ended last season well then excelled of building upon that.
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Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while recent running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
That shows how Denver represent a squad that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in favourable down and distances.
It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.
His strengths are his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.
When you consistently rush it eats up time and forces the opponent to be in play extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to coach a rookie QB that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.
The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids make him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this path.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.
Since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
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