Ways the Denver Broncos and their malleable quarterback could end the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar , after last week's discussion regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the number of penalties each conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

However it was positive to observe that Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome that deficit before direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver have the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers but they could plug two LBs in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has stepped up big while new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass all over, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His assets are his movement, being able to throw while moving, and using different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

When you consistently run the ball it consumes time and makes the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must defend the field downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. He can really develop him how he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach has won a championship and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – 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 through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

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