Ways these Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback can halt that Chiefs' dominance.
Former NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter is an NFL pundit who also plays for the UK's flag football team.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
Real-time updates includes live text of Sunday's games on various channels, beginning with Denver Broncos v New York Jets in London (kicking off at 2 PM BST). Also, audio coverage can be heard through select stations for another key matchup (beginning at 9 PM BST).
We're in the sixth week of the football calendar , after recent talk about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.
However it proved positive to see how Denver's QB the rookie was able to have that deficit and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.
Denver boast the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.
They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a nickel off the edge.
Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as this season's dark horses. They finished last season well then did a good job of building upon that.
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New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and new running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).
It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates that Denver represent a squad aiming to run first, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.
It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is highly agile.
His strengths include his movement, being able 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 deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays great poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
When you consistently run the ball it consumes time and forces the opponent to be in play extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the field vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to go against an elite team at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're working above average, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.
New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.
Since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.
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