How the Denver Broncos together with their flexible quarterback could end that 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 following recent discussion regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus Denver, who play in London this weekend.

However it was positive to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on of the season, it was noted on a program how Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well then excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has excelled significantly and new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, and he is so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, as well as using different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, 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 isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach has won a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps make him what he is.

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

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

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. The key to do to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

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