How these Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback can stop the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.
Ex NFL team coach Phoebe Schecter is a football expert who also plays for the UK's flag football team.
- Posted
- 6 Comments
NFL 2025 season: Week six
Live coverage features text commentary of Sunday's games on multiple platforms, beginning with the Broncos-Jets clash at Tottenham (from 14:00 BST). Also, radio commentary can be heard on select stations covering a separate game (beginning at 9 PM BST).
It's week six in the NFL season and following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests were the number of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.
But it proved positive to see that Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall before direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.
Denver have the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they might position two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.
Early on of the season, it was noted on a program how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.
Are the Denver Broncos this year's underdog story?
Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and new RB JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).
It's impressive how the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.
That shows that the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in positive down and distances.
It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.
His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and using varied release points to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.
For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.
If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense must cover the field downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.
The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and build self-belief.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.
Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do 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 Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.
New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.
Ever since the league started recording takeaways decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City are off to a poor start after a recent loss by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.
This hinges upon which form of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def
