How these Denver Broncos and the flexible QB could stop the Chiefs' rule.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the fourth period against Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved good to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending extra pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has excelled big while recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in positive down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His assets are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, and using different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you consistently rush it eats up time and forces the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the field downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton likes that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

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

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working above average, that's a good place to be in their division. All they need is is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas 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 for the top of the division.

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