How these Broncos together with their malleable quarterback could end the Chiefs' reign.
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Week six of the 2025 NFL season
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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season , following recent discussion regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.
Notable during those contests was the number of infractions both conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this weekend.
But it proved positive to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game 21-17.
Denver have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that battle.
They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra defenders but they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.
Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
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Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
I love how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows that the Broncos are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in favourable situations.
This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.
His strengths are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and using varied release points to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.
As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.
If you constantly rush it consumes the clock and makes the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the area vertically side to side. It can be draining.
Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems the coach likes that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.
Payton has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.
There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.
Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a good place to hold their division. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.
They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do versus the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win any game.
Since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.
The Chiefs' QB says Kansas City are off to a poor start after Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the West.
It depends on what version Kansas City shows up they face since Denver {beat|def
