Ways the Denver Broncos and the malleable QB could stop that Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the football calendar and after last week's talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the number of penalties each conceded. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

But it was positive to observe that Denver's QB the rookie was able to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four defenders instead they could plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

Early on of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year well then excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big and recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive how the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

That shows that Denver represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in positive down and distances.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw while moving, and using different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

When you consistently rush it eats up time and forces the opponent to be on the field for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence has to defend the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think Payton likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him how he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and boost confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a good place to hold their division. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before 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 at leading the West.

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