How the Broncos together with their flexible QB could end that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the football calendar and following recent talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

But it was good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

The Broncos boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and recent RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive how the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to run first, because one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable situations.

It's also helped QB the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His strengths are his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as using varied release points to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.

When you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to stay in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the field downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

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

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

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