Ways these Broncos and the 'play-dough' QB can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Ex Buffalo Bills coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also represents 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 , following last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties each committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.
But it was positive to see that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.
The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing extra defenders but they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.
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Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
That shows that the Broncos are a squad that wants to run first, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive down and distances.
This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.
His strengths are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as using different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.
When you consistently run the ball it consumes time and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.
Nix has bitten back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. He can really build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him into who he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and build self-belief.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. All they need is to continue this path.
They excel at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB says Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.
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