How these Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback can halt the Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the football calendar and after last week's talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the number of penalties each conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it proved good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory by four points.

Denver have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four defenders instead they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has stepped up big while recent running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass all over, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths include his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, and finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up time and makes the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the field vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. He can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him into who he is.

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

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working above average, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win a game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

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

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