Ways these Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback could stop the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the NFL season , after recent discussion regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it was positive to observe how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have that deficit and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four defenders instead they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a nickel off the edge.

At the start of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be this season's dark horses. They finished last season well and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a squad that wants to run first, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw all over, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as using varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay on the field for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.

Nix has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to hold their division. All they need is to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win any game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.

This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def