Ways the Broncos and their 'play-dough' QB could halt the Kansas City Chiefs' rule.

• Posted
  51 minutes ago
• 6 Comments

NFL 2025 season: Week six

Real-time updates includes live text for the weekend matchups on multiple platforms, beginning with Denver Broncos v New York Jets in London (from 14:00 BST). Additionally, radio commentary is available through designated networks covering a separate game (from 21:00 BST).

We're in the sixth week in the NFL season , following last week's discussion regarding two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their perfect starts.

Striking in those games was the amount of penalties each committed. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, set to play overseas this Sunday.

But it proved good to see how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game by four points.

Denver boast the top defender in CB their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't always sending more than four pass rushers instead they could position two linebackers in the 'A' gap before drop them out and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They ended the previous year well then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end their tight end has stepped up big and recent running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a squad aiming to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while maintains in positive situations.

This has benefited QB the young passer, who entered the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 TDs – just behind Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they don't move in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is highly agile.

His assets are his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, and using varied release points to make throws when he rolls outside protection, the bootlegs. He can throw that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays great poise in the pocket and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade a sack whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains quick to decide.

When you consistently run the ball it consumes time and forces the opponent to be on the field for longer, and if you have a mobile QB the defense must defend the area downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton during games at times and it seems the coach appreciates that attitude, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to coach a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. The coach can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the achievements Denver are experiencing offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to help you through difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to face a top squad at its best? Because that wasn't championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working above average, which is a good place to be in their division. All they need is is maintain this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their strength, that is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards per game (sixth worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team without a win a game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are also the first team to go without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans plus the Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges upon which form Kansas City shows up they face since the Broncos {beat|def