How the Denver Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback can end the Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the football calendar and after recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall before direct three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not always sending extra defenders but they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

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

That shows that Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.

This has helped QB the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and finding varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

If you consistently rush it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly develop him how he wants to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team good enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold their division. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they must do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win a game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, this team are also the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

This hinges on which form of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def