Ways the Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB can end that Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season , following recent discussion about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties both committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

However it was positive to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

The Broncos boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing extra pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted during a show that the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to run first, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in positive down and distances.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths include his movement, the capacity to throw on the run, as well as using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly run the ball it eats up time and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the area vertically side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. He can really build something up the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach has won a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the success the Broncos are having on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold their division. The key to do to continue this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

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

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

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