Ways the Broncos and the 'play-dough' quarterback could stop the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season and after last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.

However it proved good to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the game by four points.

Denver boast the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

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

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in positive situations.

This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's highly agile.

His assets include his movement, being able to throw on the run, as well as using varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays great composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be on the field for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up how he desires to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps make him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles 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 is to continue this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

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