How these Denver Broncos together with the 'play-dough' QB could end that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.
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NFL 2025 season: Week six
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We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each surrendered their unbeaten records.
Striking during those contests was the number of infractions each committed. Philadelphia did so in key moments so they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.
However it proved positive to observe that Denver's QB the rookie was able to overcome that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.
Denver boast the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank first in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.
They executed effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not necessarily sending extra pass rushers but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel off the edge.
At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.
Are the Denver Broncos this season's underdog story?
New tight end their tight end has excelled big and new RB their rusher is a player they believe in. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).
I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top on his call sheet.
This demonstrates that the Broncos represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since one can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in positive down and distances.
This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who came into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).
Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass all over, however they lack in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, and he is so athletic.
His assets are his movement, being able to pass while moving, as well as finding different arm angles to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he's got great composure under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.
When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay in play for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the field downfield and horizontally. This proves draining.
The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games sometimes and I think Payton likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to have a young quarterback who's kind of like moldable clay. He can truly build something up how he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for the coach.
The head coach owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is mostly down to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps shape him into who he is.
There's no better a better guy in your ear, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.
I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that wasn't a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.
Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this path.
They excel at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, essentially.
The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win any game.
Since the NFL began tracking turnovers decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.
The Chiefs' QB stated the Chiefs are off to a poor start after a recent loss to Jacksonville.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.
Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.
This hinges on which form of the Chiefs they face since Denver {beat|def
