How these Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback could end 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 and following recent talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it was positive to observe how Denver's QB the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending more than four pass rushers instead they could position two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended last season well and did a good job of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly while recent RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

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

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a squad that wants to run first, since you can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive down and distances.

It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

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

His strengths include his movement, being able to pass while moving, as well as using varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great composure under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and is very decisive.

When you constantly rush it eats up the clock and makes the defence to be on the field for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think Payton likes that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. He can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and boost confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and that's exactly what they should do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, this team are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

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