How these Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' QB can end the Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the NFL season , after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games were the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

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

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always sending extra pass rushers but they could plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has excelled big while recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love how head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also helped QB the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

When you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the area vertically side to side. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

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

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do against the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def