Ways these Broncos and the 'play-dough' quarterback could end the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the football calendar , after recent discussion regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the amount of penalties both committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.

However it was good to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said on a program how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has stepped up significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

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

That shows how Denver are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.

His strengths are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up time and makes the defence to be in play extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. He can really develop him how he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working above average, that's a solid position to hold the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this path.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.

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