How the Broncos together with their 'play-dough' QB can stop the Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the number of penalties both committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

However it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB the rookie managed to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said on a program how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well then did a good job of building upon that.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled big and new running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

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

That shows how Denver are a squad that wants to run first, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable situations.

This has helped QB the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to throw all over, but they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he is highly agile.

His strengths include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as finding varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly run the ball it consumes time and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defence has to defend the area vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems the coach likes that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can really develop him the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton has won a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB aids make him what he is.

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

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

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