How the Denver Broncos together with the flexible quarterback could stop that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the football calendar and after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the amount of infractions both committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved positive to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit before direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the game by four points.

Denver boast the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they could plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled big and recent RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

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

That shows that Denver represent a team that wants to run first, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths are his movement, being able to throw on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him what he is.

There's no better a better guy in your ear, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold their division. The key is to continue this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City 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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