Ways the Denver Broncos together with their flexible quarterback could stop that Chiefs' reign.
Ex NFL team assistant coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert 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 of the football calendar and following recent discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.
However it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit before direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.
The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, and Denver won that battle.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders instead they might plug two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.
Early on of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year strongly then did a good job of building upon that.
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New tight end their tight end has excelled significantly and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
This demonstrates how Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.
It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.
His assets are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, and using varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle or past defenders.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
When you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the defence to stay in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the field vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and it seems Payton likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and boost confidence.
I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.
They're really good at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.
Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs are off to a poor start following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.
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