Ways the Denver Broncos and the flexible quarterback can stop that Chiefs' rule.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six of the NFL season and following last week's talk regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the number of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments so they kind of defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus Denver, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it proved positive to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to overcome that deficit before lead three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders instead they could plug two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and dispatch a nickel from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, we said during a show how Denver might emerge as this season's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has stepped up big and new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide in ground gains (402) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive how the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

That shows how Denver represent a team aiming to run first, since one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and maintains in positive down and distances.

This has helped quarterback the young passer, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His strengths are his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding varied release points to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle and past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.

When you constantly run the ball it consumes time and makes the defence to be in play extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defence must defend the field downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back with the coach during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for him to coach a young quarterback that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can really develop him how he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach has won a championship and has surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements the Broncos are experiencing on offence is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his game sense – and the pairing with the QB helps make him what he is.

There's no better a better guy guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost self-belief.

I believe in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their forte, that is running the ball, and that's exactly what they should do versus the New York Jets in London. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.

Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without a single takeaway in five outings, which is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a manageable slate until their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the AFC West, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge at leading the division.

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