Ways these Broncos together with their 'play-dough' QB can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season and following recent talk regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved positive to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit and then lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver won that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not always rushing extra defenders but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They finished the previous year well then did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly and recent RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as using varied release points to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is very decisive.

If you constantly rush it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to cover the field vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton owns a championship and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and build self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because 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, which is a solid position to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

It depends upon what version Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def