How these Denver Broncos and their malleable QB can stop the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

• Published
  51 minutes ago
• 6 Comments

Week six of the 2025 NFL season

Real-time updates includes text commentary of Sunday's games via multiple platforms, starting with Denver Broncos v New York Jets in London (kicking off at 2 PM BST). Also, radio commentary is available on designated networks for a separate game (from 21:00 BST).

We're in the sixth week in the football calendar , after last week's discussion regarding two top teams being possible championship contenders, each lost their perfect starts.

Notable during those contests was the number of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 entering the final quarter versus Denver, who play overseas this weekend.

However it was positive to observe how Denver's QB the rookie was able to have the shortfall before direct three scoring drives on three possessions during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year in cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in goal-line defense, whereas the Eagles are number one in scoring near the end zone, and the Broncos prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number in terms of simulated pressure. They weren't necessarily sending more than four pass rushers but they might plug two LBs in the interior before drop them out and send a slot defender from the outside.

At the start of the season, it was noted during a show how the Broncos could be this season's surprise contenders. They finished last season well then excelled of building upon that.

Recently acquired TE Evan Engram has stepped up big and new RB JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently 5th in the NFL for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (4).

I love that head coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUSH!" at the top on his call sheet.

That shows how the Broncos represent a team that wants to run first, because one can achieve much based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush and keeps you in positive situations.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass anywhere, however they lack the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's so athletic.

His assets include his movement, the capacity to pass on the run, and finding different arm angles to deliver the pass when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can throw precision throws across the middle or past defenders.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he's got a lot of composure under pressure and is not really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack whenever possible and can pass in tight spots. He possesses a high football IQ and is quick to decide.

If you constantly rush it eats up the clock and forces the opponent to stay on the field for longer, and when you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the field downfield and horizontally. It can be exhausting.

Nix has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems the coach likes that attitude, that he's a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. He can truly develop him how he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

Payton has won a Super Bowl and now surpassed a legend in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success the Broncos are having on offence is mostly down to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person guiding you, to assist you during some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. But are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play from Philadelphia last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. 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 must do against the New York Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

New York have allowed 140 rushing yards 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 turnovers in 1933, this team are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that their new coach was previously defensive co-ordinator at the Detroit Lions.

Following this Sunday's game, the Broncos have a manageable slate up to their bye (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

This hinges upon what version Kansas City shows up they face because the Broncos {beat|def