How these Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB could end the 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 , after last week's discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the amount of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to have that deficit and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not always sending extra defenders instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel off the edge.

At the start of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver represent a squad that wants to run first, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw all over, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, and he's so athletic.

His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great poise under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you consistently rush it consumes time and makes the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the field vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. He can truly develop him the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps make him what he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

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