Ways the Broncos together with their flexible QB can end that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.
Ex NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert who also plays for Great Britain'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 in the football calendar , after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.
Striking in those games was the amount of infractions both conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.
However it was good to observe how Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.
The Broncos boast the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.
They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing more than four defenders instead they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.
At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They ended last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Are the Denver Broncos this season's dark horses?
New tight end their tight end has excelled significantly while new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows how Denver are a squad that wants to run first, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.
This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.
His assets include his movement, being able to throw on the run, and finding varied release points to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.
For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.
When you consistently rush it eats up time and makes the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense must cover the area vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.
I have faith 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? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. The key is to continue this path.
They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes stated the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.
Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.
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