Ways these Denver Broncos together with their flexible QB could end that Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the NFL season and following recent talk about two top teams being possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games were the amount of penalties both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter versus Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved positive to observe how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall before direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

Denver boast the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers instead they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up big while recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that Denver are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw anywhere, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack whenever possible and can throw 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 in play extended periods, and when you have an athletic quarterback the defence must defend the area vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up how he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton has won a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids make him into who he is.

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

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But are they strong enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working above average, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. All they need is to continue this path.

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

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win any game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

After this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate up to their break (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

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

This hinges on what version of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def