How the Broncos and the flexible quarterback can halt that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and following last week's discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the number of infractions both conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it proved good to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

Denver have the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, and Denver won that contest.

They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't always rushing more than four pass rushers instead they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big while new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows that Denver are a squad that wants to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in positive down and distances.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, and he is highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, and finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defence has to defend the field vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton likes that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can really develop him how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him what he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key to do to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they must do against the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

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