🔗 Share this article How the Denver Broncos and the malleable quarterback could halt that Kansas City Chiefs' reign. Ex NFL team assistant coach an analyst is a football expert who also plays for Great Britain's flag football team. Posted51 minutes ago Half a dozen responses Week six of the 2025 NFL season Live coverage features text commentary of the weekend matchups via multiple platforms, starting with Denver Broncos v New York Jets in London (from 14:00 BST). Additionally, radio commentary is available through select stations covering a separate game (beginning at 9 PM BST). We're in the sixth week in the football calendar and following last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts. Striking in those games were the amount of infractions each conceded. The Eagles committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, set to play overseas this weekend. However it proved good to see how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to have that deficit and then direct three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the victory 21-17. The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in goal-line defense, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, yet Denver prevailed in that contest. They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily rushing more than four defenders but they might position two linebackers in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel from the outside. Early on of the season, we said on a program how Denver might emerge as the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly and did a good job of building upon that. Are the Denver Broncos this season's underdog story? New TE their tight end has excelled big and recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks fifth in the NFL in ground gains (402) and tied for fourth in rushing scores (four). It's impressive that head coach the Broncos' leader has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet. This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad that wants to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It reduces down the pass rush and maintains in favourable down and distances. It's also helped QB Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020). Josh Allen and Herbert have powerful arms to pass all over, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has exceptional arm talent, which is different, and he's so athletic. His strengths include his mobility, the capacity to pass while moving, as well as using different arm angles to make the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws over the middle and over the corner. As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid being tackled as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide. When you consistently rush it eats up time and forces the opponent to stay in play extended periods, and if you have an athletic quarterback the defence must cover the field downfield side to side. This proves draining. Nix has pushed back with the coach during games sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's kind of like moldable clay. He can really 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 a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely due to his guidance, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps shape him what he is. You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence. I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to face a top squad 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 performing above average, which is a good place to hold their division. All they need is to continue this trajectory. 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's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially. The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they are the only team yet to win any game. Since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, the Jets are the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising considering that the head coach was previously a defensive coach with another team. The Chiefs' QB says the Chiefs have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars. After this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule up to their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs. In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division. It depends upon what version of the Chiefs they face because the Broncos {beat|def