Ways these Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can halt that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.
Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter is an NFL pundit who also represents the UK's flag football team.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests was the number of infractions each conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the final quarter versus Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.
But it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB the rookie managed to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory by four points.
The Broncos boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that contest.
They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing more than four defenders instead they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.
Early on of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year well then excelled of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
New TE Evan Engram has excelled big while new RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love how the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a squad aiming to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive situations.
This has helped quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, and he is highly agile.
His strengths are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, and using varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle or 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 aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.
When you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to defend the area vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. The coach can really build something up the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.
I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face an elite team at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working above average, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.
They excel at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win any game.
Ever since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.
The Chiefs' QB stated the Chiefs 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 bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.
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