Ways these Denver Broncos together with the malleable quarterback can halt that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week of the NFL season and following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests was the amount of infractions both committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times meaning they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, set to play in London this weekend.

However it was good to observe how Denver's QB Bo Nix was able to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender in CB Pat Surtain II. They rank number one in goal-line defense, whereas Philadelphia are number one in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always rushing more than four defenders instead they could plug two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted during a show how Denver might emerge as this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year well then excelled of building upon that.

New TE Evan Engram has stepped up big and new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how Denver are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in positive situations.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, which is different, and he is so athletic.

His assets are his movement, the capacity to throw while moving, and using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws across the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and can throw under pressure. He possesses sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

If you consistently rush it consumes time and makes the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to defend the area vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems the coach likes that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. In my view it's exciting for him to have a rookie QB that is kind of like moldable clay. The coach can really build something up how he wants to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and has surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are having offensively is largely due to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB aids shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and build confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet is the team strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're working above average, that's a good place to be in their division. The key to do is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are also the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, which is surprising considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, 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 Kansas City shows up they meet since the Broncos {beat|def