Ways these Denver Broncos together with their malleable QB can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the number of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it was positive to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with CB their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has excelled significantly and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos represent a squad aiming to run first, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable situations.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His assets include his movement, being able to throw while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the field downfield side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline 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 coach a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do against the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

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

In 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 for the top of the division.

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