Ways the Denver Broncos together with their flexible quarterback could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and after recent talk regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions both conceded. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.

However it was positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing more than four pass rushers instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, we said during a show that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They ended last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while recent running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in positive situations.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His strengths are his movement, being able to throw while moving, and finding varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great poise in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. He can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is largely down to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

There's no better a better guy in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team good enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.

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

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.

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