Ways the Broncos together with the flexible quarterback could stop the Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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

Notable in those games were the amount 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 the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it was positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver have the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra defenders but they might position two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program how the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They ended last season well and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while new RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

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

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in positive situations.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as finding varied release points to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must cover the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really develop him how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton has won a championship and has passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids shape him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith 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 by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

It depends upon what version Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def