Ways these Broncos and their 'play-dough' quarterback could stop that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six of the NFL season and after last week's discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the fourth period against Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved positive to see that Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have the shortfall before direct three successful possessions on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always sending extra defenders instead they could position two LBs in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted during a show that Denver could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up big while new running back their rusher is a player they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (4).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, since one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable situations.

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

Other elite QBs have powerful arms to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, and he's so athletic.

His assets are his movement, being able to throw on the run, and using varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

If you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the defence to stay in play extended periods, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense must cover the field downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games at times and I think the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with the QB aids make him into who he is.

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

I believe 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? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, I don't think Denver are incredible. They're performing above average, that's a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad without a win a game.

Ever since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the West.

This hinges on what version Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def