How these Broncos together with the 'play-dough' QB can end 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 after last week's talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the amount of penalties both conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

However it was good to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have that deficit and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra defenders but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season well then did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can achieve much 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 the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw all over, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he's highly agile.

His assets are his movement, being able to pass while moving, and finding varied release points to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

If you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's exciting for him to coach a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. He can truly build something up the way he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the success the Broncos are having offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps make him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key is to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they meet because the Broncos {beat|def