Ways these Denver Broncos together with their malleable quarterback can stop that Chiefs' reign.
Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach an analyst is an NFL pundit who also represents the UK's national squad.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following recent talk regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests was the amount of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it was positive to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always sending extra pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.
At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well then excelled in continuing that momentum.
Could Denver be this season's underdog story?
New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.
This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass all over, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.
His assets include his movement, being able to throw on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great poise under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.
If you constantly rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be on the field for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to defend the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.
The quarterback has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems Payton likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to be in their division. The key is to continue this trajectory.
They excel at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do against the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.
Since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.
The Chiefs' QB says Kansas City are off to a poor start after Monday's defeat to Jacksonville.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.
This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they face because the Broncos {beat|def
