Ways these Denver Broncos and the 'play-dough' quarterback could end the Chiefs' rule.
Ex NFL team coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert and 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 football calendar and following recent discussion about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.
However it was positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
Early on of the season, it was noted on a program how the Broncos might emerge as this season's dark horses. They finished the previous year strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
That shows how the Broncos are a team that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in favourable down and distances.
It's also 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).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.
His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, and finding varied release points to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws over the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
When you constantly run the ball it eats up time and forces the defence to be on the field for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.
The head coach has won a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids shape him into who he is.
There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this path.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and that's precisely what they should do against the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win any game.
Since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, 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 Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.
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