Ways these Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB can end the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and following last week's discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests were the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved positive to observe how Denver's QB the rookie was able to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers instead they might plug two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted during a show that Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

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

That shows that Denver are a squad aiming to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in positive situations.

This has helped quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and finding varied release points to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay on the field for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really develop him how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having offensively is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a good place to hold their division. All they need is to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and that's exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are also the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.

This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def