How the Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can end that Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season , after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games were the number of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it proved positive to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver boast the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always sending extra pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has excelled big while new RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows that Denver are a team that wants to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes while keeps you in positive situations.

It's also benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he is so athletic.

His assets include his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and finding varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

When you constantly rush it consumes time and makes the defence to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the area vertically side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think the coach likes that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a good place to be in their division. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Ever since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

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

In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges upon what version of the Chiefs they face since Denver {beat|def