How the Denver Broncos together with the malleable QB could halt the Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the football calendar , after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the number of infractions both committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it was good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing extra pass rushers but they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be this season's dark horses. They ended last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while new running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

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

That shows that the Broncos are a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, but they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His strengths include his movement, being able to pass while moving, as well as using different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. He can really develop him 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, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working above average, that's a solid position to hold their division. The key is to continue this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.

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