How these Broncos and their malleable quarterback can halt the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

Live coverage includes live text of Sunday's games via multiple platforms, beginning with the Broncos-Jets clash at Tottenham (kicking off at 2 PM BST). Additionally, audio coverage is available through select stations covering another key matchup (from 21:00 BST).

We're in the sixth week of the NFL season , following recent discussion regarding the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their perfect starts.

Striking during those contests was the amount of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the final quarter against the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this weekend.

However it was good to observe how Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game by four points.

The Broncos boast the top defender with cornerback their star corner. They rank first in goal-line defense, while Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver prevailed in that battle.

They executed effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always sending extra defenders but they could plug two LBs in the 'A' gap then withdrawing them and dispatch a slot defender off the edge.

Early on in the campaign, we said during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly then excelled of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has stepped up significantly and new running back JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth league-wide for rushing yards (402) and tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love how the coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently of his playcall sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because you can achieve much off the back of that. It slows opposing rushes while keeps you in favourable situations.

This has helped QB the young passer, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, passing for 29 TDs – just behind a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they lack in the same way as Nix. He has incredible passing ability, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His assets include his movement, being able to pass on the run, and using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, aged 25, he's got great composure in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly run the ball it consumes time and forces the defence to stay in play extended periods, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to cover the field downfield and horizontally. This proves exhausting.

Nix has pushed back at Payton during games at times and I think Payton appreciates that fire, seeing him as a fierce rival. In my view it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up the way he desires to shape him. I think it's a special experience for him.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. I think the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with Nix helps shape him into who he is.

You wouldn't want a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you through some of the tougher situations and build confidence.

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they good enough to face a top squad at full strength? Since that was not championship-level play by the Eagles last Sunday.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, that's a solid position to be in the AFC West. All they need to do to continue this path.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (10th worst), and they are the only team without a win any game.

Since the league began tracking turnovers in 1933, this team are the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising when you think that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders prior to the Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are tied with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge at leading the division.

It depends on what version Kansas City shows up they face because Denver {beat|def