How the Broncos and their flexible quarterback could end the Chiefs' rule.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season and after recent talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the amount of infractions each committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period against the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this Sunday.

However it was good to observe that Denver's QB Bo Nix managed to have the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year with CB their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be the current year's dark horses. They finished the previous year strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a team aiming to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable situations.

It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to deliver throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it eats up the clock and makes the defence to stay in play extended periods, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must cover the field downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really develop him the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix helps make him into who he is.

There's no better a better guy in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. All they need to do is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their strength, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the West.

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