How the Broncos and their flexible quarterback could halt that Chiefs' rule.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the NFL season and after last week's discussion about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit before direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year with CB their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

Early on of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has excelled significantly while recent RB JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love that the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos represent a team aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.

This has helped quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

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

His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the area vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach likes that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly develop him the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.

It depends upon which form of the Chiefs they face since Denver {beat|def