Ways the Broncos together with the flexible QB could halt that Chiefs' reign.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season , following recent discussion about two top teams being possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments so they kind of beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it proved good to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver have the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that battle.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always sending more than four pass rushers instead they might position two LBs in the interior then 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 surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big and recent RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in positive down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

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

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up time and forces the defence to stay on the field for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves draining.

Nix has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems the coach likes that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. He can really develop him how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Ever since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.

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