How these Denver Broncos and the 'play-dough' quarterback can halt that Chiefs' rule.

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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 after last week's discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests were the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

However it was good to observe that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall before direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, we said on a program that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and new RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable situations.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw all over, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he is highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, being able to pass while moving, as well as finding varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes 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 who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really develop him how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are having offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps make him into who he is.

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

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win any game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

This hinges on what version Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def