Ways these Denver Broncos together with their malleable QB could halt that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar , after last week's talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

But it proved good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the interior then drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while new RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver are a squad aiming to run first, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also helped QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, and he's so athletic.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, as well as finding varied release points to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade a sack whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to be on the field for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the field vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think the coach likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton has won a championship and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to face an elite team at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working above average, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.

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

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

This hinges upon which form of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def