How the Denver Broncos together with the flexible QB could halt the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the NFL season and after recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

But it was good to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos boast the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, we said on a program that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well then did a good job of building upon that.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly while recent running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows that Denver represent a team aiming to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, and he's highly agile.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defence has to cover the field vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are having offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

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

I believe 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 was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

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

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.

This hinges on which form of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def