How the Denver Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback can stop the 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 NFL season and following last week's talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period versus Denver, who play in London this Sunday.

However it proved good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show that Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They finished last season strongly then excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up significantly while recent running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

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

This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in positive situations.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw all over, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

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

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great poise in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense must cover the field vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.

Payton has won a championship and has passed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.

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

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

This hinges on what version of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def