How these Denver Broncos together with their malleable quarterback could halt that Chiefs' rule.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the football calendar and after recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, who play in London this Sunday.

But it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall and then lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending extra pass rushers but they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.

Early on of the season, it was noted on a program that Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well then excelled in continuing that momentum.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up big while new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, since you can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in positive situations.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle and over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly rush it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence must defend the field downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

Nix has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. He can truly build something up the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, that's a good place to hold their division. The key to do to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

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

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers decades ago, this team are also the first team to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

It depends on what version of the Chiefs they face since Denver {beat|def