How these Broncos together with their malleable quarterback could stop the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season and after last week's discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times meaning they kind of beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved positive to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They rank first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two linebackers in the interior then drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

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

That shows that Denver are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, as well as using varied release points to make the pass when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

When you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to be on the field for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must defend the area vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him what he is.

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

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in their division. All they need is to continue this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

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

In their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

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