How these Broncos together with their malleable QB can halt that Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and after recent talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender in CB their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has stepped up big and recent RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows that the Broncos are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to throw all over, but they lack the mobility as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths include his movement, being able to throw on the run, and using different arm angles to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it eats up time and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the field downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up the way he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos 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 path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

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

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.

This hinges upon what version Kansas City shows up they face because the Broncos {beat|def