How these Denver Broncos together with the malleable quarterback can end that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and after recent discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the amount of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and excelled of building upon that.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled big and recent RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a team that wants to run first, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really develop him the way he desires to shape him. 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 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

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