How these Broncos and the 'play-dough' QB could stop that Chiefs' rule.

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NFL 2025 season: Week six

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It's week six in the football calendar and after last week's discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the number of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns going into the final quarter against Denver, set to play overseas this weekend.

However it proved good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome the shortfall before direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game by four points.

Denver have the top defender with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos prevailed in that battle.

They had effective strategies regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four pass rushers but they might plug two LBs in the interior before drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.

At the start of the season, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly while new RB JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (four).

It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos are a team aiming to run first, because one can do a lot based on that approach. It reduces opposing rushes and keeps you in positive situations.

This has benefited quarterback the young passer, who entered into the league as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs have the arm strength to pass anywhere, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, a unique trait, plus he is highly agile.

His strengths are his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, as well as using varied release points to make the pass as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to throw that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled whenever possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

If you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach during games sometimes and I think the coach likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. In my view it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. He can really develop him how he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with the QB 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 confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need is is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is precisely what they should do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they're the only team yet to win a game.

Since the NFL started recording turnovers decades ago, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers through five games, this is surprising when you think that the head coach was previously a defensive coach with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, the Chiefs are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.

This hinges upon which form of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def