How these Denver Broncos together with the flexible quarterback can halt that Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season and after recent discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus Denver, who play in London this weekend.

But it was positive to see how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with CB their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending more than four defenders instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send 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 dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big and new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

That shows how Denver are a squad that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

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

His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, and using varied release points to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.

Nix has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity 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. I think the success the Broncos are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a good place to be in their division. All they need to do to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the West.

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