Ways the Denver Broncos together with their malleable QB could halt that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar , following last week's discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games were the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra pass rushers instead they could position two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year well and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram 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 for fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he is so athletic.

His strengths include 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 throw that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly rush it eats up the clock and makes the defence to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence has to defend the field downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can really develop him the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the success Denver are experiencing offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in their division. The key is to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do against the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, this team are also the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they face because the Broncos {beat|def