Ways the Denver Broncos and the malleable quarterback can halt that 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 NFL season , following recent discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests was the number of penalties both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it proved positive to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to have that deficit and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They ended last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has excelled big and recent running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

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

That shows that Denver are a squad aiming to run first, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, and he's so athletic.

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

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you constantly run the ball it eats up time and forces the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think the coach likes that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can really build something up the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton owns a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the success Denver are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids make him what he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

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