Ways these Denver Broncos together with their malleable 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 NFL season , after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests were the number of infractions each conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

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

Denver boast the top defender with CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said during a show that Denver could be this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year well then did a good job of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has excelled big and new running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

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

This demonstrates that Denver are a squad that wants to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive situations.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His assets include his movement, being able to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able pass in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes time and makes the opponent to be in play for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must cover the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. He can truly develop him the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having offensively is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

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