How these Denver Broncos and their flexible quarterback could end the Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit before direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver have the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not always sending more than four defenders instead they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

Early on of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big while new running back JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable situations.

This has helped QB the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw on the run, as well as using varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area vertically side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems the coach likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working above average, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

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

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

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