Ways the Broncos together with the flexible quarterback could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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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 last week's talk about two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the amount of penalties each conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this weekend.

However it proved good to see that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They are first in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired TE their tight end has stepped up significantly and new RB their rusher is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable situations.

It's also helped quarterback the young passer, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to pass all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he is highly agile.

His assets are his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and using varied release points to deliver the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense must cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and it seems the coach likes that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him how he desires to build it. I think it's a special experience for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and boost 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? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to be in their division. The key is to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground each contest (among the worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

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