How these Denver Broncos and their flexible quarterback could halt that Chiefs' rule.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the football calendar and following last week's talk about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests were the number of penalties both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to have the shortfall before direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

Denver have the top defender in CB their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders but they could plug two linebackers in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big while new RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush while maintains in positive situations.

This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they lack the mobility as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, being able to pass while moving, as well as using different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great poise under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball it eats up time and makes the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the field downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to have a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids shape him into who he is.

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

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, this team are the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

This hinges on what version of the Chiefs they meet since the Broncos {beat|def