How these Broncos together with their flexible quarterback could end the Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the football calendar , following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it proved positive to see that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have that deficit before lead three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing extra pass rushers but they might plug two linebackers in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly then did a good job of building upon that.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while recent running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

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

That shows how Denver represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable down and distances.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, and he's so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to deliver the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to evade a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area downfield and horizontally. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. The coach can really develop him the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this path.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.

This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def