Ways the Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' QB could halt that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and after last week's discussion regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the amount of penalties both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.

But it was positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall before direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the game by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra pass rushers instead they might position two LBs in the interior then drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a team aiming to run first, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in favourable down and distances.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, plus he is highly agile.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, and finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you consistently rush it eats up time and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense must defend the area vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back with the coach during games at times and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton has won a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.

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

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their strength, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the West.

This hinges upon what version of the Chiefs they meet because Denver {beat|def