How these Broncos together with their flexible QB could halt the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and after recent discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests were the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

But it proved good to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four defenders but they might plug two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while recent RB JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a team that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to pass on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the defence to be on the field for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think Payton likes that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him how he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. 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 into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.

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

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

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