How these Broncos and the 'play-dough' QB can end that Chiefs' reign.

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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 regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of infractions each conceded. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, who play in London this weekend.

But it was good to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to have the shortfall before direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders but they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, we said during a show that Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw all over, but they lack in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His assets are his movement, being able to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it eats up time and makes the defence to be in play for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the area downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton owns a championship and has passed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

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

They excel at embracing their strength, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

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

Since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.

It depends upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def