Ways these Denver Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can end that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the football calendar , after recent talk regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they might position two linebackers in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, we said on a program that Denver could be the current year's dark horses. They ended last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly and new RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

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

That shows how Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in favourable down and distances.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.

His assets include his mobility, being able to pass while moving, as well as using varied release points to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes time and makes the defence to be on the field for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must defend the area vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him how he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a good place to be in their division. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.

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