How these Broncos and their flexible quarterback can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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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 about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders instead they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE their tight end has excelled big and new running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive how the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that the Broncos are a team aiming to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, and he is highly agile.

His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as using different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of poise under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up time and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defence has to cover the field vertically side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games at times and it seems Payton likes that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're working above average, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. All they need is to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.

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