How the Broncos together with their malleable quarterback can halt that 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 football calendar , after last week's discussion about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves after leading 17-3 going into the fourth period versus Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.

But it was good to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the victory 21-17.

Denver boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing extra pass rushers but they might plug two linebackers in the interior then drop them out and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that the Broncos might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled significantly and new running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a team aiming to run first, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has helped QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and using different arm angles to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great poise under pressure and is not bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

Nix has pushed back with the coach during games at times and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a better guy in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a good place to be in their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they face since the Broncos {beat|def