Ways the Denver Broncos together with the flexible QB can end that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the amount of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

But it was good to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always sending more than four pass rushers but they could position two linebackers in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows that the Broncos are a squad that wants to run first, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.

This has helped QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it eats up time and forces the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field vertically and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems the coach likes that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with Nix aids make 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 believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a good place to be in their division. The key to do to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win any game.

Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.

It depends on which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def