How these Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB can end that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the football calendar and after recent talk regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games was the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved good to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders instead they could position two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, we said on a program that Denver could be this season's dark horses. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled big and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

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

That shows that the Broncos represent a team aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive situations.

This has helped QB the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, being able to throw while moving, and using varied release points to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must defend the area vertically side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really develop him how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

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

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to hold their division. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

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

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

This hinges upon what version Kansas City shows up they meet since the Broncos {beat|def