Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach Phoebe Schecter serves as a football expert and represents Great Britain's flag football team.
Week six of the 2025 NFL season
Real-time updates features live text of the weekend matchups on various channels, starting with the Broncos-Jets clash at Tottenham (from 14:00 BST). Additionally, radio commentary is available through designated networks for another key matchup (beginning at 9 PM BST).
We're in the sixth week of the football calendar and after last week's talk about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as a potential Super Bowl match-up, each lost their unbeaten records.
Notable during those contests were the amount of infractions each committed. The Eagles did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves having led 17-3 entering the fourth period versus the Denver Broncos, who play in London this Sunday.
But it was positive to see how Denver's QB the rookie was able to have the shortfall before direct three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, securing the game by four points.
The Broncos boast the defensive player of the year with cornerback their star corner. They rank first in red zone defence, whereas the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that battle.
They had the Eagles' number in terms of disguised blitzes. They did not always rushing extra defenders but they might plug two LBs in the 'A' gap before drop them out and dispatch a nickel from the outside.
At the start in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be the current year's surprise contenders. They ended last season strongly and did a good job of building upon that.
Could Denver be this year's dark horses?
Recently acquired tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and recent RB their rusher is a guy the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide in ground gains (402) and tied-fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).
It's impressive that the coach the Broncos' leader displays "RUN IT!" prominently on his call sheet.
That shows that Denver are a squad that wants to run first, because you can do a lot based on that approach. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in favourable down and distances.
This has benefited QB Bo Nix, who came the NFL as the 12th overall draft pick last year, passing for 29 touchdown passes – just behind Justin Herbert in rookie records (31 back in 2020).
Josh Allen and Herbert possess the arm strength to throw anywhere, however they don't move the mobility that Nix has. He boasts incredible passing ability, which is different, plus he's so athletic.
His assets are his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as using varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.
As a rookie QB, aged 25, he displays a lot of poise under pressure and is not really fazed by the blitz. He aims to evade being tackled as much as possible and is able throw in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and remains quick to decide.
When you consistently rush it consumes time and forces the defence to stay in play for longer, and when you've got an athletic quarterback the defense has to cover the field vertically and horizontally. This proves draining.
Nix has pushed back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton likes that fire, that he's a fierce rival. In my view it's exciting for the coach to coach a young quarterback who's similar to play-dough. He can truly build something up how he desires to shape him. I believe it's a unique opportunity for the coach.
The head coach has won a championship and has passed a legend for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He has witnessed it all. In my opinion the success Denver are having on offence is mostly due to his leadership, his schemes, his situational awareness – and the pairing with Nix helps shape him what he is.
You wouldn't want a better guy in your ear, to assist you during difficult moments and build confidence.
I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet is the team good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Since that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles in their last game.
Currently, I don't think the Broncos are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a solid position to hold the AFC West. The key to do is maintain this path.
They excel at embracing their forte, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the New York Jets at Tottenham. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.
The Jets have allowed 140 yards on the ground per game (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns this season (in the bottom ten), and they are the sole squad yet to win a game.
Ever since the NFL began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the inaugural squad to go without any turnovers in five outings, this is surprising when you think that the head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive coach at the Detroit Lions.
The Chiefs' QB stated Kansas City have 'already lost too many games' following Monday's defeat by the Jaguars.
Following the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans plus Las Vegas Raiders before the Chiefs.
In their division, Kansas City hold a losing record and the Broncos are even with the Los Angeles Chargers at 3-2 meaning they could challenge for the top of the division.
It depends upon which form Kansas City shows up they meet because the Broncos {beat|def
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