How the Denver Broncos together with the flexible quarterback could halt that Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season and following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties each conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing extra pass rushers instead they might position two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and send a nickel off the edge.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well and excelled of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly and new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

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

That shows that the Broncos are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

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

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, as well as finding varied release points to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes time and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

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

The head coach has won a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix aids make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a good place to be in their division. The key to do to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

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