How these Denver Broncos and the malleable QB could end the 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 last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests were the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns going into the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.

But it proved positive to see how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to have that deficit before direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year in CB their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always rushing extra defenders but they might plug two LBs in the interior before withdrawing them and send a slot defender off the edge.

Early on of the season, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended the previous year well then excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and recent RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He now ranks 5th in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how the Broncos are a team that wants to run first, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush and maintains in favourable situations.

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

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to throw all over, however they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He tries to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be in play extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defence has to defend the area vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's kind of like play-dough. He can truly build something up how he desires to build it. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and has passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is largely down to his leadership, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to assist you through difficult moments and build confidence.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

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

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.

Since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week 12) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at their division, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could make a run at leading the West.

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