How these Denver Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season and following last week's discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos boast the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE their tight end has excelled big and new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos represent a squad aiming to run first, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his movement, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defence must cover the field vertically side to side. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. He can truly develop him how he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

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

Since the NFL started recording takeaways decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def