How these Broncos and their flexible quarterback could stop the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the football calendar , following recent discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

But it was good to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that battle.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always sending extra pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly and new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw all over, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths are his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, and finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must defend the field vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the success Denver are having offensively is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, 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're really good at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.

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