Ways these Denver Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback could stop that Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season , after recent discussion about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the number of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos boast the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending extra defenders but they might plug two LBs in the interior then drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year well and excelled of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up big and new running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His strengths are his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence has to defend the field downfield side to side. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games at times and I think the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly develop him how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.

This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they meet because Denver {beat|def