How the Denver Broncos together with their flexible quarterback can stop that Chiefs' reign.
Ex Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst serves as a football expert who also plays for Great Britain's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and following recent discussion about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties both committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.
However it was good to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the game 21-17.
The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this year's underdog story?
Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up significantly and new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows that the Broncos are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.
It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he's highly agile.
His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as using varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.
If you constantly rush it eats up time and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly build something up the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach has won a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need is to continue this path.
They excel at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win any game.
Since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs are off to a poor start after Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.
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