Ways the Denver Broncos together with their 'play-dough' quarterback can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the NFL season and after recent discussion regarding two top teams being a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests were the number of penalties each committed. The Eagles committed them in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the fourth period versus Denver, who play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved good to see that Denver quarterback Bo Nix was able to overcome the shortfall and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the victory by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and Denver won that battle.

They had effective strategies in terms of disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending more than four defenders but they could position two linebackers in the interior before drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly and excelled in continuing that momentum.

New tight end their tight end has stepped up significantly while new RB their rusher is a guy they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL for rushing yards (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows that the Broncos represent a squad aiming to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable down and distances.

It's also benefited QB Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.

His assets include his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, and finding different arm angles to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he displays great poise in the pocket and is not bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

If you consistently run the ball it consumes the clock and forces the opponent to be in play for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense must defend the area vertically side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems Payton likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB that is similar to play-dough. He can truly develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is largely down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps make him into who he is.

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

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at its best? Since that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia in their last game.

Currently, it's unlikely Denver are elite. They're working above average, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the league started recording takeaways decades ago, the Jets are the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, the Chiefs hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run at leading the West.

This hinges upon what version of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def