How these Broncos and the malleable quarterback could stop that Kansas City Chiefs' dominance.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

Live coverage includes text commentary of Sunday's games on various channels, starting with the Broncos-Jets clash in London (from 14:00 BST). Additionally, radio commentary is available through designated networks covering another key matchup (from 21:00 BST).

It's week six in the NFL season and following last week's discussion regarding two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable in those games were the number of infractions both conceded. Philadelphia did so in key moments meaning they essentially beat themselves having led 17-3 going into the fourth period versus Denver, who play in London this weekend.

However it proved positive to see that Denver quarterback the rookie was able to have that deficit and then direct three successful possessions on three possessions during the final period, securing the game by four points.

Denver boast the defensive player of the year in cornerback their star corner. They rank number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles are number one in red zone offence, and Denver won that battle.

They executed the Eagles' number regarding simulated pressure. They did not necessarily sending more than four pass rushers instead they could position two linebackers in the interior then withdrawing them and send a nickel from the outside.

Early on of the season, we said on a program that Denver could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished the previous year strongly then did a good job of building upon that.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

It's impressive that head coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since one can achieve much off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush and keeps you in favourable down and distances.

This has helped quarterback Bo Nix, who entered the NFL as a first-round selection last year, throwing 29 touchdown passes – second only to a star QB in rookie records (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, but they don't move in the same way as Nix. He boasts exceptional arm talent, a unique trait, plus he's highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as using different arm angles to make throws as he moves outside protection, on rollouts. He is able to deliver that layered pass across the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He tries to avoid being tackled whenever possible and is able pass under pressure. He possesses a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it consumes time and forces the defence to be in play for longer, and when you have a mobile QB the defense has to defend the area downfield side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has pushed back at Payton during games at times and it seems Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to moldable clay. The coach can truly build something up how he wants to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and has passed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the success the Broncos are experiencing offensively is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids shape him into who he is.

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

I believe in Denver's defence, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against an elite team at full strength? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance from Philadelphia in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely Denver are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. All they need is to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and that's precisely what they must do against the Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

The Jets have allowed 140 rushing yards per game (among the worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (in the bottom ten), and they're the only team yet to win any game.

Since the league started recording turnovers in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to go without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, Denver face a manageable slate up to their break (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders prior to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at their division, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers on 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the West.

It depends upon what version Kansas City shows up they meet because Denver {beat|def