How these Denver Broncos and their flexible QB could end that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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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 two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions each 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, who play overseas this weekend.

But it was positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.

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

They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't always sending more than four defenders but they could plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly then did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while recent running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while maintains in positive down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, as well as using different arm angles to make throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing offensively is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

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

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to hold their division. All they need to do is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

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

Since the league started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

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

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

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