Ways the Broncos together with their 'play-dough' QB could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season , after last week's talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable in those games was the number of penalties both committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver have the top defender in CB their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted during a show that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive how the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows how Denver are a squad that wants to run first, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw all over, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His strengths include his movement, being able to throw on the run, and using varied release points to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defence has to cover the area vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are having offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person 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. Yet is the team good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in their division. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their strength, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do against the Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

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

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.

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