Ways the Denver Broncos and the 'play-dough' QB could end the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the football calendar and after recent discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

But it proved good to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said during a show how Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

This has helped QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a rookie QB who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly build something up how 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 everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the division.

This hinges on which form of the Chiefs they face because Denver {beat|def