How these Denver Broncos and the malleable quarterback could end that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and after recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

However it was good to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game by four points.

Denver have the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always sending more than four defenders but they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on of the season, we said on a program how the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big while recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable down and distances.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, and he is so athletic.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense has to defend the field downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. He can truly develop him how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.

They're really good at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win any game.

Since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.

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