How the Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB could stop the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the NFL season , after last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the number of infractions both conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it proved good to observe how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the game 21-17.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing more than four pass rushers but they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well then did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly and new RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.

His assets include his movement, being able to throw while moving, and finding different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and makes the defence to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to have a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are having on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need is to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win any game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges on what version of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def