Ways these Broncos and the flexible QB could stop that Kansas City 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 last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests were the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

But it proved good to observe that Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the game by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra pass rushers but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a nickel off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended last season well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly while recent running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (over 400) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts incredible passing ability, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to throw on the run, as well as using different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it consumes the clock and makes the defence to be on the field for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he desires to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen it all. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing above average, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need is to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway in five outings, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

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

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