Ways the Broncos and the flexible QB could stop 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 following recent talk about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games were the number of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see that Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos won that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they might plug two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and send a nickel off the edge.

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

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and recent RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to run first, because one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as using varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be on the field for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. The coach can truly build something up the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

There's no better a better guy in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to be in their division. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do against the Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders before the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.

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