How the Broncos and their flexible quarterback could stop the Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests were the number of infractions both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves after leading 17-3 entering the fourth period versus Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it was positive to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall before direct three scoring drives in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always rushing more than four pass rushers but they might position two LBs in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly and did a good job of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly while new running back their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to run first, because you can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in positive situations.

This has helped quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, and he's highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw while moving, and using different arm angles to make throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it consumes the clock and forces 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. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can really build something up the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and now surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the success Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly down to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids make him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working above average, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their forte, that is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

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