Ways these Denver Broncos together with their malleable QB can halt that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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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 following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games were the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus Denver, who play in London this Sunday.

However it was positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos boast the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending more than four defenders but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver could be this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly then did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big and new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a team aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in positive situations.

This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, and he's highly agile.

His strengths include his movement, being able to pass on the run, and using varied release points to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

If you constantly rush it eats up time and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense has to defend the area vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed 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 that is similar to play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to be in their division. All they need is is maintain this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.

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