How the 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 , following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties each conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved positive to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit before direct three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.

Denver have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that battle.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always sending extra defenders but they might position two LBs in the interior before drop them out and send a nickel off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program how Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while new RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league 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).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, and he is highly agile.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be in play extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is similar to moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to hold their division. The key is to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

This hinges upon which form of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def