How the Denver Broncos and the malleable QB can end the Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the football calendar , after last week's talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable in those games was the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them at crucial times so they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, who play in London this weekend.

However it proved good to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit and then lead three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.

Denver boast the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing extra defenders instead they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said during a show that Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year well and did a good job of building upon that.

New tight end their tight end has excelled big while new running back their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver are a squad aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw all over, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, and he's so athletic.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to throw while moving, as well as using different arm angles to make throws as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He tries to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able throw under pressure. He has a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the defence to stay in play extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defence has to cover the field downfield side to side. This proves draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. The coach can truly develop him the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now passed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids shape him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key is to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, which is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

This hinges upon which form of the Chiefs they face since the Broncos {beat|def