Ways the Denver Broncos and their 'play-dough' QB can halt that Chiefs' rule.

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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 as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games were the amount of penalties both committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

However it proved good to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit before lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, to win the victory by four points.

Denver have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't always rushing extra pass rushers but they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on of the season, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up big and new RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive that the coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows how Denver are a team aiming to run first, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable down and distances.

This has helped quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His strengths are his mobility, the capacity to throw while moving, and using different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes time and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to cover the area vertically and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to have a young quarterback that is similar to play-dough. He can really develop him the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to face an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in their division. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

This hinges upon what version Kansas City shows up they meet because the Broncos {beat|def