How the Denver Broncos and their 'play-dough' QB could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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We're in the sixth week in the NFL season , following last week's discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.

Striking during those contests were the number of penalties each committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times meaning they essentially defeated themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

However it proved good to see how Denver's QB the rookie was able to have the shortfall before direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

Denver have the top defender in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are first in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always rushing extra pass rushers instead they could position two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New TE their tight end has stepped up significantly and new RB JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

It's impressive how head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a team that wants to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while maintains in favourable situations.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass anywhere, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to throw on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make the pass as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or past defenders.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

If you constantly run the ball it eats up the clock and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defence must cover the area vertically side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games sometimes and it seems the coach appreciates that fire, seeing him as such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's similar to moldable clay. He can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

The head coach owns a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is largely down to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are elite. They're performing better than most, which is 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 that's exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, this is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.

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