How these Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback can end that Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season , after recent talk about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests was the number of penalties both conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

However it was good to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

Denver boast the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers but they might plug two LBs in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in positive situations.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, and finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you consistently run the ball it eats up time and makes the defence to be in play for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems the coach likes that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. He can truly develop him the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a good place to hold their division. The key to do is maintain this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win any game.

Since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

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

In their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the West.

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