How these Broncos together with the malleable QB could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and after last week's talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests were the number of penalties both committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus Denver, who play in London this weekend.
But it was good to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to have the shortfall before lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.
Denver have the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.
They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers instead they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel off the edge.
At the start of the season, it was noted during a show that the Broncos might emerge as this season's dark horses. They finished last season strongly then did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this season's dark horses?
Recently acquired tight end their tight end has excelled big and recent RB JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
That shows how the Broncos are a team aiming to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in positive situations.
This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.
His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, and using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is very decisive.
When you constantly run the ball it eats up time and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.
Nix has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really develop him the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.
The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.
Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to be in their division. The key is to continue this path.
They excel at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, 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 allowed 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 a game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, this team are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.
The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs are off to a poor start following a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.
This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they face since Denver {beat|def
