Ways the Denver Broncos and their flexible quarterback can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties both conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

However it was good to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall and then lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year with CB their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

Early on of the season, it was noted on a program that Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then excelled in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big while new running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love how head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that Denver represent a squad aiming to run first, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive situations.

It's also helped QB the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.

His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as using varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you constantly rush it eats up time and forces the defence to stay on the field for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area vertically side to side. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps make him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, which is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

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