Ways these Denver Broncos and their malleable QB can end that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus Denver, who play in London this weekend.

However it proved good to observe that Denver's QB the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game by four points.

Denver boast the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers but they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big and new RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in positive down and distances.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, and using different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you consistently rush it eats up time and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defence has to defend the field vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, that's a good place to be in their division. All they need is to continue this path.

They excel at embracing their strength, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

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

Ever since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

This hinges upon which form of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def