Ways these Denver Broncos and the flexible QB could halt the Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and after last week's talk regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the number of infractions each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.

However it proved good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender with CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always sending more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said on a program that Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well then excelled of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly and new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His strengths are his movement, being able to pass on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays great composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you constantly rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must cover the field downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach likes that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and boost confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

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