Ways these Denver Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback can stop that Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and after last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.

However it was positive to see that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall before direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, securing the game by four points.

Denver have the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra pass rushers but they might position two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended last season well then excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled big and recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to run first, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.

It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His strengths include his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you consistently run the ball it eats up time and makes the defence to stay in play for longer, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence has to defend the area vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can truly build something up the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, 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 Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against an elite team at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to hold their division. All they need is is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the NFL started recording takeaways decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

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