Ways the Denver Broncos together with their malleable QB could end that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following recent discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the amount of infractions each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.

But it was good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have that deficit and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders but they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, we said on a program how Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly then excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has stepped up big while recent running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

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

This demonstrates how Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.

His assets are his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you constantly rush it eats up time and makes the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense must cover the field vertically side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. He can really build something up how he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps make him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their strength, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

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