Ways these Broncos together with their malleable quarterback could halt that Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the football calendar and after recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games was the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.

However it proved positive to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory 21-17.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders instead they might plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on of the season, we said on a program how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

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

That shows that the Broncos are a team aiming to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to throw on the run, as well as using different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton during games at times and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB that is similar to moldable clay. He can truly develop him how he desires to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working better than most, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win any game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.

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