Ways the Broncos and their malleable QB can end the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season , after last week's talk regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the number of infractions both conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

But it proved positive to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

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

New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable situations.

It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it consumes time and makes the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to defend the field vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. He can really develop him the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps shape him what he is.

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

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working above average, that's a solid position to be in their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

It depends upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def