Ways the Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback could stop the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season , following recent discussion about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests were the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the game by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders instead they could position two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said on a program that Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well then excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that head coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that Denver represent a squad that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

When you consistently rush it eats up time and makes the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the field downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes 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 develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders before the Chiefs.

In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

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