How the Broncos together with their flexible quarterback can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach Phoebe Schecter 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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It's week six in the NFL season and following last week's talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.
Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it was positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.
Denver have the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver won that contest.
They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
At the start in the campaign, we said on a program that the Broncos might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and did a good job of building upon that.
Are the Denver Broncos this year's dark horses?
New tight end their tight end has stepped up big and recent running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver are a squad aiming to run first, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable down and distances.
It's also benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is highly agile.
His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw while moving, and finding different arm angles to make throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
When you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense has to defend the area downfield side to side. It can be draining.
The quarterback has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him into who he is.
There's no better a better guy guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this path.
They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.
Ever since the league started recording takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.
In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.
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