Ways these Denver Broncos and the flexible quarterback can stop the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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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 recent talk about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period against Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it was good to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to have that deficit and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra pass rushers instead they might plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, we said on a program how Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended last season well then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has stepped up big and new RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

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

This demonstrates how Denver are a squad that wants to run first, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he is highly agile.

His strengths are his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the area vertically side to side. It can be draining.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since 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, which is a solid position to be in their division. The key is is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

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