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

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the football calendar and following recent discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the amount of infractions both committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

However it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome the shortfall before direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with CB their star corner. They are number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers instead they could plug two LBs in the interior then drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly and did a good job of building upon that.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled big while recent running back their rusher is a player 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 head coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a team aiming to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in positive situations.

It's also helped QB the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass all over, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, and using different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays great composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

When you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the defence to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defence has to defend the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and I think the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. He can really build something up how he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton owns a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed everything. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their strength, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the only team without a win a game.

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

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

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