Ways these Denver Broncos and their malleable QB can stop the Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season and after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking in those games were the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender in CB their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in positive situations.

This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up time and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the area downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. He can truly develop him how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach has won a championship and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps make him what he is.

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

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.

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