Ways these Broncos and their 'play-dough' QB could halt the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and after last week's talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games was the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.

However it was good to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall before lead three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.

Denver boast the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They rank first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't always sending extra pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well and excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big and recent RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in favourable down and distances.

It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and makes the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. He can really build something up how he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a championship and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the success Denver are experiencing offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

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

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working above average, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their strength, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges upon what version Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def