How these Broncos and the malleable QB could end that Chiefs' rule.

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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 following last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the amount of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.

However it was good to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit before direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season well and excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has stepped up big while new RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.

This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His assets include his movement, being able to throw while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it eats up time and forces the opponent to be in play extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up how he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

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