Ways the Denver Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback can stop the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and after last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games was the amount of penalties both conceded. The Eagles did so in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it was good to see that Denver's QB the rookie was able to have that deficit and then lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game 21-17.

Denver boast the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, and Denver won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't always sending more than four defenders instead they might position two LBs in the interior before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

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

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly while recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows that Denver are a team aiming to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in favourable down and distances.

It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, being able to throw on the run, and using varied release points to deliver throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got great poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly rush it consumes time 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. It can be exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline at times and I think the coach appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

The head coach has won a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix aids shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and build self-belief.

I believe in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team strong enough to face an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, that's a good place to be in the AFC West. The key to do to continue this path.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do versus the New York Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Ever since the league started recording takeaways decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

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

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