How the Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback could stop that Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and after last week's discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

However it proved good to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, we said during a show that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up big while recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows that Denver represent a team that wants to run first, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in positive situations.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to pass while moving, as well as finding varied release points to make the pass when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence must cover the field vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can truly develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build 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 its best? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold their division. The key to do to continue this path.

They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win any game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

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