How the Broncos and their flexible quarterback can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the football calendar , following last week's talk regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it proved positive to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers but they might position two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said on a program how the Broncos might emerge as this season's dark horses. They finished last season strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up big and new RB JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that head coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows that Denver represent a team aiming to run first, because one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His strengths are his movement, being able to throw on the run, and using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

When you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the defence to stay on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence has to cover the field vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. He can really build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.

Payton owns a championship and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.

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

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they face since the Broncos {beat|def