Ways these Broncos and their malleable QB could halt the Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season , following last week's talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the number of penalties both conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.

But it was positive to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending more than four defenders instead they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said on a program how Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows that the Broncos are a squad that wants to run first, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.

His strengths are his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win any game.

Since the NFL started recording takeaways decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.

It depends upon what version Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def