How the Broncos together with the 'play-dough' quarterback can stop the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following recent talk regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking in those games were the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it was good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra defenders but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big and recent running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

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

That shows that Denver are a squad aiming to run first, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His assets include his movement, being able to throw on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and is not bothered by the blitz. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and makes the defence to be on the field for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games at times and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and boost confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to hold their division. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their strength, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

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