Ways the Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and after last week's discussion about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

But it was positive to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.

Denver boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders instead they might plug two LBs in the interior before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start of the season, we said on a program that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has excelled big while recent running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

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

That shows how the Broncos represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.

This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he is highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw while moving, as well as using varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball 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 area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him the way he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him what 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 have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

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