Ways these Broncos and the flexible quarterback could stop the Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season and after recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't always sending more than four defenders but they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They ended last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly while new RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

When you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence has to defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. He can really develop him the way he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach has won a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. All they need to do is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 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 a game.

Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the West.

This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet because Denver {beat|def