How the Broncos together with their 'play-dough' QB can halt that Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar , after last week's discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was good to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always sending extra pass rushers instead they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said on a program how Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They finished last season strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team aiming to run first, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in positive situations.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to throw anywhere, but they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and finding varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field downfield side to side. This proves draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Ever since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

In their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

This hinges on what version of the Chiefs they face because Denver {beat|def