Ways the Denver Broncos and the 'play-dough' QB could stop that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season , following last week's discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

But it was positive to see how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they could plug two LBs in the interior before drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

At the start of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year strongly then excelled of building upon that.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and recent running back their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a squad aiming to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – second only to a star QB for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, plus he's highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, and using different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great poise under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is quick to decide.

When you constantly rush it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be on the field for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to defend the field downfield side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids make him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team good enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win a game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are the first team to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver have a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

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

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