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

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

Real-time updates features text commentary of Sunday's games via various channels, beginning with the Broncos-Jets clash in London (kicking off at 2 PM BST). Additionally, audio coverage is available through designated networks for another key matchup (from 21:00 BST).

It's week six in the football calendar and after last week's discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, each surrendered their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the amount of penalties each committed. The Eagles did so in key moments so they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period against Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

However it was positive to observe how Denver's QB the rookie was able to have that deficit before lead three successful possessions in three attempts in the fourth quarter, to win the game 21-17.

The Broncos boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, while Philadelphia are number one in scoring near the end zone, yet the Broncos won that contest.

They executed the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily rushing more than four defenders instead they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start in the campaign, we said on a program how Denver might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They finished last season strongly and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has stepped up significantly while recent running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows that the Broncos are a squad that wants to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows opposing rushes and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 back in 2020).

Other elite QBs possess powerful arms to pass anywhere, however they lack in the same way that Nix has. He has exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he is so athletic.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to pass on the run, and using different arm angles to make throws as he moves out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to throw precision throws across the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and can pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly run the ball it eats up time and makes the defence to stay on the field for longer, and if you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to defend the area downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's exciting for the coach to have a rookie QB that is similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up the way he desires to shape him. I believe it's a special experience for him.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and has surpassed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. I think the achievements Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps shape him what he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and boost confidence.

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

Currently, I don't think the Broncos are elite. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.

They're really good at leaning into their forte, that is the ground game, and this is precisely what they must do versus the Jets in London. It's going to be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 yards on the ground per game (among the worst), five ground scores so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team without a win any game.

Since the NFL started recording takeaways in 1933, this team are the first team to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is surprising considering that their new coach was previously a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week twelve) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the West.

This hinges on which form Kansas City shows up they meet since Denver {beat|def