Ways the Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback can end the Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the NFL season and following recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they might plug two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well then did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly and recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His strengths are his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, and using varied release points to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working above average, which is a solid position to hold their division. All they need is to continue this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

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

Ever since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

This hinges upon what version of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def