How the Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB can end that Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar , following last week's discussion about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the amount of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.

But it was good to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to have that deficit before direct three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.

Denver have the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra defenders instead they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and new RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that Denver represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while maintains in favourable situations.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as using different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be in play extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must defend the area downfield side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems the coach likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up the way he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix aids make him into who he is.

There's no better a better guy in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to be in their division. The key is to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their forte, that is the ground game, and that's precisely what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.

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