How the Denver Broncos together with their 'play-dough' QB can end that Kansas City 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 , after last week's discussion regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.

But it was positive to observe how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have that deficit before lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't always rushing more than four pass rushers instead they could plug two linebackers in the interior before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while new running back JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

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

This demonstrates how Denver represent a team that wants to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also benefited QB the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His strengths are his movement, the capacity to throw on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence has to cover the field vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. He can truly develop him how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton owns a Super Bowl and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him what he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. The key to do is maintain this path.

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

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.

Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

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