How these Broncos and the malleable QB can end that Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the NFL season , following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

But it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four defenders instead they might position two LBs in the interior then drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, we said during a show how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well and excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up big while new RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable down and distances.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be on the field for longer, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB that is similar to moldable clay. He can truly build something up the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps make him what he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.

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

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

It depends upon what version Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def