Ways the Denver Broncos and their flexible QB can end the Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the football calendar , following recent discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

But it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have that deficit and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and the Broncos won that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well and excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has excelled big while new RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in positive situations.

It's also helped QB the young passer, who entered 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 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to throw all over, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, plus he's so athletic.

His strengths are his movement, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great poise under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

When you consistently rush it eats up the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field for longer, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the field downfield side to side. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and I think the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for him to have a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can really build something up the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face an elite team at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and this is precisely what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win a game.

Since the league started recording takeaways decades ago, this team are also the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the division.

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