How these Broncos together with the flexible quarterback could stop that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season and after last week's talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

However it was good to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing extra defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They finished the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE their tight end has excelled big and new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to throw all over, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to evade a sack as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the field vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton 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 having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix aids make him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and boost confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

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

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.

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