
NFL Broncos: Week Six
10/8/2025 9:58:00 AM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – The Boise State Broncos will be represented by 13 players and one head coach in Week Six of the NFL season. Two Boise State products will face off overseas, as JL Skinner and the Denver Broncos play Avery Williams and the New York Jets in England at 7:30 a.m. MT, Sunday. Additionally, three former Broncos will play on Monday Night Football. Khalil Shakri and the Buffalo Bills play on ESPN at 5:15 p.m. MT, followed by John Bates, Jeremy McNichols and the Washington Commanders competing on ABC at 6:15 pm. MT.Â
Three Sunday matchups are set to feature Broncos competing against each other. Ezra Cleveland and the Jacksonville Jaguars host George Holani, DeMarcus Lawrence and the Seattle Seahawks at 11 a.m. MT. At the same time, Scott Matlock and the Los Angeles Chargers travel to face Cedrick Wilson Jr. and the Miami Dolphins. Ashton Jeanty welcomes his former teammate, John Ojukwu, when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Tennessee Titans. Full Week Six information is below. All times are Mountain.
SUNDAY
Denver Broncos (JL Skinner) vs. New York Jets (Avery Williams) – NFL Network, 7:30 a.m.
JL Skinner played a season-high 24 snaps in Denver's 21-17 win over the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, including his first defensive snaps of the season. The safety collected a solo tackle on punt coverage, helping the Broncos move into a tie for first in the AFC West at 3-2. Avery Williams signed with the New York Jets to officially begin his fourth NFL season, recording 174 yards on nine total returns. This included a career-high 133 kick return yards in the Jets' 37-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Seattle Seahawks (George Holani, DeMarcus Lawrence) at Jacksonville Jaguars (Ezra Cleveland) – FOX, 11 a.m.
George Holani was a special teams standout for Seattle, returning two kicks for 42 yards and making a tackle on kickoff coverage. The Seahawks fell to the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 38-35. DeMarcus Lawrence was inactive due to a quad injury. Ezra Cleveland played all 58 offensive snaps in Jacksonville's 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Jaguars overcame a 14-point deficit and scored the go-ahead touchdown with 23 seconds remaining. Cleveland was the team's highest-graded pass-blocking offensive lineman, earning a Pro Football Focus grade of 77.6. The Jaguars allow 1.20 sacks per game, tied for third-fewest in the NFL. They rank fifth in the league with 137.0 rushing yards per game. Jacksonville is tied for first in the AFC South at 4-1, its best record through five games since 2017.
Los Angeles Chargers (Scott Matlock) at Miami Dolphins (Cedrick Wilson Jr.) – CBS, 11 a.m.
Scott Matlock played 15 offensive snaps and 11 special teams snaps in the Chargers' 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. Los Angeles averages 235.4 passing yards per game, 10th-best in the league. Cedrick Wilson Jr. was signed by the Dolphins last week but was inactive in Miami's 27-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He played the 2024 season in New Orleans, catching 20 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown. The wide receiver spent 2022-23 with the Dolphins, totaling 34 catches for 432 yards and three touchdowns.Â
New Orleans Saints (Kellen Moore) vs. New England Patriots – CBS, 11 a.m.
Kellen Moore earned his first win as an NFL head coach, leading New Orleans to a 26-14 win over the New York Giants. The Saints totaled 332 yards of offense and combined for 8-for-16 on third and fourth downs. Moore is the first Boise State player to win a game as an NFL head coach.
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Las Vegas Raiders (Ashton Jeanty) vs. Tennessee Titans (John Ojukwu) – FOX, 2:05 p.m.
Ashton Jeanty ran the ball 14 times for 67 yards and registered a career-high five receptions for 42 yards, both team-highs. The Raiders lost to the Indianapolis Colts, 40-6. Jeanty is tied for second in NFL with 22 missed tackles forced on rushes and ranks third in the league with 313 yards after contact. John Ojukwu was inactive in the Titans' 22-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Tennessee scored 19 unanswered points to secure its first victory of the season.
MONDAY
Buffalo Bills (Khalil Shakir) at Atlanta Falcons – ESPN, 5:15 p.m.
Khalil Shakir matched his season-high with six catches in Buffalo's 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots, totaling 45 receiving yards. He also added a 5-yard rush on his first attempt of the season. He ranks third among NFL wide receivers with 185 yards after catch. The Bills lead the AFC East at 4-1 and are third in the league in total offense (395.8 ypg) and scoring offense (30.6 ppg).
Washington Commanders (John Bates, Jeremy McNichols) vs. Chicago Bears – ABC, 6:15 p.m.
Jeremy McNichols caught one pass for 12 yards and recorded a 6-yard rush in Washington's 27-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bates also added a 9-yard reception, his first of the season. He has a 79.5 PFF pass blocking grade, fourth-highest among NFL tight ends with more than 10 pass blocking snaps.Â
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Three Sunday matchups are set to feature Broncos competing against each other. Ezra Cleveland and the Jacksonville Jaguars host George Holani, DeMarcus Lawrence and the Seattle Seahawks at 11 a.m. MT. At the same time, Scott Matlock and the Los Angeles Chargers travel to face Cedrick Wilson Jr. and the Miami Dolphins. Ashton Jeanty welcomes his former teammate, John Ojukwu, when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Tennessee Titans. Full Week Six information is below. All times are Mountain.
SUNDAY
Denver Broncos (JL Skinner) vs. New York Jets (Avery Williams) – NFL Network, 7:30 a.m.
JL Skinner played a season-high 24 snaps in Denver's 21-17 win over the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, including his first defensive snaps of the season. The safety collected a solo tackle on punt coverage, helping the Broncos move into a tie for first in the AFC West at 3-2. Avery Williams signed with the New York Jets to officially begin his fourth NFL season, recording 174 yards on nine total returns. This included a career-high 133 kick return yards in the Jets' 37-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Seattle Seahawks (George Holani, DeMarcus Lawrence) at Jacksonville Jaguars (Ezra Cleveland) – FOX, 11 a.m.
George Holani was a special teams standout for Seattle, returning two kicks for 42 yards and making a tackle on kickoff coverage. The Seahawks fell to the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 38-35. DeMarcus Lawrence was inactive due to a quad injury. Ezra Cleveland played all 58 offensive snaps in Jacksonville's 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Jaguars overcame a 14-point deficit and scored the go-ahead touchdown with 23 seconds remaining. Cleveland was the team's highest-graded pass-blocking offensive lineman, earning a Pro Football Focus grade of 77.6. The Jaguars allow 1.20 sacks per game, tied for third-fewest in the NFL. They rank fifth in the league with 137.0 rushing yards per game. Jacksonville is tied for first in the AFC South at 4-1, its best record through five games since 2017.
Los Angeles Chargers (Scott Matlock) at Miami Dolphins (Cedrick Wilson Jr.) – CBS, 11 a.m.
Scott Matlock played 15 offensive snaps and 11 special teams snaps in the Chargers' 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. Los Angeles averages 235.4 passing yards per game, 10th-best in the league. Cedrick Wilson Jr. was signed by the Dolphins last week but was inactive in Miami's 27-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He played the 2024 season in New Orleans, catching 20 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown. The wide receiver spent 2022-23 with the Dolphins, totaling 34 catches for 432 yards and three touchdowns.Â
New Orleans Saints (Kellen Moore) vs. New England Patriots – CBS, 11 a.m.
Kellen Moore earned his first win as an NFL head coach, leading New Orleans to a 26-14 win over the New York Giants. The Saints totaled 332 yards of offense and combined for 8-for-16 on third and fourth downs. Moore is the first Boise State player to win a game as an NFL head coach.
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Kellen Moore gives his first post-win locker room speech & AK made sure he got his game ball 😂🫡 pic.twitter.com/UQXYd63FWr
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 5, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders (Ashton Jeanty) vs. Tennessee Titans (John Ojukwu) – FOX, 2:05 p.m.
Ashton Jeanty ran the ball 14 times for 67 yards and registered a career-high five receptions for 42 yards, both team-highs. The Raiders lost to the Indianapolis Colts, 40-6. Jeanty is tied for second in NFL with 22 missed tackles forced on rushes and ranks third in the league with 313 yards after contact. John Ojukwu was inactive in the Titans' 22-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Tennessee scored 19 unanswered points to secure its first victory of the season.
MONDAY
Buffalo Bills (Khalil Shakir) at Atlanta Falcons – ESPN, 5:15 p.m.
Khalil Shakir matched his season-high with six catches in Buffalo's 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots, totaling 45 receiving yards. He also added a 5-yard rush on his first attempt of the season. He ranks third among NFL wide receivers with 185 yards after catch. The Bills lead the AFC East at 4-1 and are third in the league in total offense (395.8 ypg) and scoring offense (30.6 ppg).
Washington Commanders (John Bates, Jeremy McNichols) vs. Chicago Bears – ABC, 6:15 p.m.
Jeremy McNichols caught one pass for 12 yards and recorded a 6-yard rush in Washington's 27-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bates also added a 9-yard reception, his first of the season. He has a 79.5 PFF pass blocking grade, fourth-highest among NFL tight ends with more than 10 pass blocking snaps.Â
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