Ways these Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback can end that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests was the amount of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

But it proved good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

Denver have the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing extra defenders but they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start of the season, we said during a show that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while recent running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver are a squad aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

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

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to be in play for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence has to defend the field vertically side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think Payton likes that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him the way he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and build self-belief.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to hold their division. The key to do to continue this path.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win any game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges on which form of the Chiefs they face because the Broncos {beat|def