How these Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season and after last week's talk about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games was the number of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period versus Denver, who play in London this Sunday.

But it was good to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled big while new RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

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

This has helped QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as using different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be in play extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to defend the area vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can really develop him the way he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach has won a championship and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing on offence is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and build self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key is to continue this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges on what version Kansas City shows up they meet since the Broncos {beat|def