How the Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback can halt the Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season , after last week's discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the amount of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the final quarter against Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver won that battle.

They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they might position two LBs in the interior before drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted during a show how Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well then excelled of building upon that.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly while new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver represent a team aiming to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick 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 the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's highly agile.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make the pass when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes time and makes the defence to stay on the field for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the field vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. He can truly develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. The key is to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, 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.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which 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, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the West.

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