How the Denver Broncos and their malleable quarterback can end the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season , following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

But it was positive to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.

Denver boast the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers but they could position two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big while new running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

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

That shows how the Broncos represent a team aiming to run first, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in positive down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he is highly agile.

His assets are his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, and finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes time and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense has to defend the field downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think Payton likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton has won a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the West.

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