How these Broncos together with the 'play-dough' QB can end that Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the football calendar and after recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the number of penalties both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always sending more than four defenders but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

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

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

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

When you consistently rush it eats up time and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, 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. He can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the success Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him what he is.

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

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win any game.

Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

It depends on what version Kansas City shows up they meet because the Broncos {beat|def