Ways the Broncos and their flexible quarterback could halt the 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 NFL season and after last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties both conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

However it was positive to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the game 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they might plug two linebackers in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They ended last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while recent RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

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

That shows that Denver are a squad aiming to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in favourable situations.

It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His assets are his movement, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to cover the area vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can really build something up the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton owns a Super Bowl and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what 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 have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.

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