Ways these Denver Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can stop the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also represents Great Britain's flag football team.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six in the NFL season , following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Striking in those games was the amount of infractions both conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.
But it was positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.
Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, we said on a program how Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well then excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in positive situations.
It's also helped QB the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.
His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, and finding varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws over the middle or past defenders.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great poise in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
If you consistently run the ball it eats up time and forces the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.
The quarterback has bitten 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 fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really develop him how he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.
Payton owns a championship and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're working above average, that's a good place to be in their division. The key is to continue this path.
They excel at embracing their strength, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.
It depends upon which form Kansas City shows up they face since Denver {beat|def
