How the Broncos and the malleable quarterback could end that Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar , following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.

However it was good to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.

Denver have the defensive player of the year in CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always sending extra defenders instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program how Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has excelled big while new running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, 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).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.

His assets are his mobility, being able to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the area vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back at Payton on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to have a young quarterback that is kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and now passed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they good enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold their division. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

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

Since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

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