Ways the Denver Broncos together with the malleable QB can stop that Chiefs' rule.

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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 last week's discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, who play in London this Sunday.

However it was good to see how Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos boast the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing more than four defenders but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show that the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They ended last season strongly then excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE their tight end has excelled significantly while new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver represent a team aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in positive situations.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to throw all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, as well as using different arm angles to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be in play extended periods, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must defend the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun 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 unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are having offensively is mostly down to his guidance, 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 guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. 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 so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

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