Ways these Denver Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback could end the Chiefs' rule.

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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 in those games was the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter against Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always rushing more than four defenders but they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly while recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

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

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a squad aiming to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to pass all over, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, and using varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball it consumes time and makes the opponent to be in play extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must defend the area vertically side to side. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton owns a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and boost confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need to do is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City 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 West.

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