How these Denver Broncos and the flexible QB can stop that Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

Live coverage includes text commentary for the weekend matchups on various channels, beginning with the Broncos-Jets clash at Tottenham (kicking off at 2 PM BST). Additionally, radio commentary can be heard through select stations covering a separate game (from 21:00 BST).

It's week six in the football calendar , following last week's discussion about two top teams as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their perfect starts.

Notable in those games were the number of penalties both conceded. Philadelphia committed them in key moments meaning they kind of beat themselves having led by two touchdowns entering the final quarter versus the Denver Broncos, who play overseas this Sunday.

However it proved good to observe that Denver quarterback the rookie managed to overcome that deficit before direct three scoring drives in three attempts during the final period, to win the victory 21-17.

The Broncos have the defensive player of the year with cornerback Pat Surtain II. They are number one in red zone defence, while Philadelphia lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver won that contest.

They had effective strategies in terms of simulated pressure. They did not always sending extra defenders but they could plug two linebackers in the interior before drop them out and send a slot defender off the edge.

At the start of the season, we said during a show that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They finished last season strongly then did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New TE Evan Engram has excelled significantly while recent running back JK Dobbins is a guy the team trusts. He's currently 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied-fourth in rushing scores (4).

I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

This demonstrates how Denver represent a team that wants to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces down the pass rush while keeps you in positive situations.

It's also benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who came the NFL as a first-round selection last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – second only to Justin Herbert for the rookie record (31 in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they lack the mobility as Nix. He boasts exceptional passing ability, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His strengths include his mobility, the capacity to throw on the run, as well as using different arm angles to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He can throw precision throws over the middle or over the corner.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays great composure under pressure and isn't bothered by extra rushers. He aims to avoid a sack as much as possible and is able throw under pressure. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

When you constantly rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to be on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defense has to cover the area downfield side to side. This proves exhausting.

The quarterback has bitten back at Payton on the sideline at times and it seems Payton likes that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's exciting for the coach to coach a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can really develop him the way he wants to shape him. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton owns a Super Bowl and has surpassed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed everything. In my opinion the success Denver are experiencing on offence is largely down to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with the QB helps make him into who he is.

There's no better a more qualified person in your ear, to help you during difficult moments and build confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. Yet are they strong enough to face a top squad at full strength? Because that wasn't championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Right now, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're working better than most, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key to do to continue this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, that is running the ball, and that's precisely what they must do versus the Jets at Tottenham. It will likely be the JK Dobbins show, in essence.

New York have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five ground scores this season (in the bottom ten), and they're the sole squad without a win any game.

Since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to be without a single takeaway through five games, this is kind of shocking considering that the head coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

Following this Sunday's game, Denver face a smooth-ish schedule up to their break (in week twelve) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Chiefs.

In the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 and the Broncos are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.

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