How the Broncos together with their 'play-dough' QB could end the Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert who also plays for the UK's national squad.
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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 the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games were the amount of infractions each committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.
However it was good to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.
Denver have the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always rushing extra pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They finished last season strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.
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Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while new RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.
This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL 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 possess the arm strength to throw all over, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.
His assets include his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as using varied release points to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
Payton has won a championship and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him what 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 the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working above average, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.
They excel at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.
In the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.
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