Ways the Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback can halt that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the number of infractions each committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

However it proved positive to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver boast the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing more than four defenders instead they could position two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said on a program that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw all over, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the area vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in their division. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

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