15 May 2026
Ways these Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can stop that Chiefs' rule.
Former NFL team assistant coach an analyst is a football expert and represents the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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It's week six of the NFL season and following recent talk regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the number of infractions both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it proved good to see that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.
The Broncos boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.
They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out 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 surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and did a good job of building upon that.
Are the Denver Broncos this year's underdog story?
New TE Evan Engram has excelled big and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
That shows that the Broncos represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.
It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.
His strengths are his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, and finding varied release points to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is very decisive.
If you constantly run the ball it eats up time and makes the defence to stay on the field for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must cover the area vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. He can really build something up the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps make him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
In their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.
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