Ways the Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season , following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable in those games was the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

But it was good to observe that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said during a show that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in positive situations.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL 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 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.

His assets are his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, and using varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade a sack whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the defence to be in play extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games at times and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success the Broncos are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and build confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in their division. The key is to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

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