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Broncos’ Sean Payton Drops Concerning Comments on Bo Nix

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton offered little interest in assessing quarterback Bo Nix’s confidence level after a 23-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, choosing instead to zero in on the offense’s persistent shortcomings.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Broncos Snap Counts Show Jahdae Barron Locked In as an Every-Down Corner Before Seattle Visits

Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine combined for 104 defensive snaps over the first four weeks, according to PFF. On Sunday at SoFi Stadium, each of them played all 67 of the Broncos’ defensive snaps in a 23-17 win over the Chargers.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Zach Allen and Brandon Jones Bailed Out Bo Nix in the Fourth Quarter Against LA

The Denver Broncos needed their defense to save them again, and it did. Zach Allen forced a fumble and Brandon Jones intercepted Justin Herbert in the final five minutes Sunday, turning a shaky offensive performance into a 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

J.K. Dobbins News / HITC / October 12

J.K. Dobbins sends pointed message to Los Angeles Chargers after Denver Broncos victory

J.K. Dobbins had a pointed message for the Los Angeles Chargers after helping the Denver Broncos secure a 23-17 victory over his former team on Sunday.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / October 12

JK Dobbins taunts LA Chargers after Denver Broncos leave Jim Harbaugh with 0-5 record

JK Dobbins came back to haunt the Los Angeles Chargers, helping the Denver Broncos to a win. The Denver Broncos‘ 13-0 fourth quarter comeback clinched a 23-17 win over the LA Chargers, a significant result in the AFC West.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Bo Nix admits ‘little subtle piece’ Broncos are still trying to fix

The Denver Broncos kept the Los Angeles Chargers winless, escaping with a come-from-behind win, 23-17, at SoFi Stadium. The Broncos needed a key defensive stop and back-to-back field goals from kicker Wil Lutz, which capped off a 13-o run, to complete the hard-earned victory and improve to 3-2.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / EasySportz / October 12

Broncos Rally Late to Beat Chargers 23-17 in AFC West Showdown

The Denver Broncos delivered a clutch fourth quarter performance Sunday, rallying past the Los Angeles Chargers for a 23-17 victory at SoFi Stadium. Denver scored 13 unanswered points in the final quarter, turning a seven point deficit into a crucial AFC West win.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 12

Sean Payton Had One Strong Message for Bo Nix After Broncos Beat Chargers

Sean Payton's return to calling the plays didn't result in an offensive revival , but the Denver Broncos did beat the Los Angeles Chargers on the road, 23-17.

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Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Broncos’ JK Dobbins can’t be happier about Sean Payton calling plays again

The Denver Broncos bounced back from their Week 4 loss by securing a 23-17 win over Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. However, beyond the much-needed win, Denver running back JK Dobbins was particularly pleased to see head coach Sean Payton return to calling the offensive plays.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 11

Broncos' Biggest Winners & Losers in 23-17 Victory Over Chargers

A win is a win. But the Denver Broncos' 23-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers was about as ugly as it gets . The Broncos' defense did the heavy lifting, while the offense stunk up the joint for most of the game.

J.K. Dobbins News / Athlon Sports / October 11

J.K. Dobbins Burned His Old Team Late, and 3 Other Takeaways From Broncos' Win Over Chargers

J.K. Dobbins carried the ball on every snap of the Denver Broncos’ final drive Sunday, and the Los Angeles Chargers, the team he ran for in 2024, could not stop him.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 11

3 Alarming Takeaways From Broncos' 23-17 Win Over Chargers

It was frustrating, but the “Heart Attack Horsies” struck again, as the Denver Broncos managed to hold off the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium , 23-17. Bolstered by an incredible defensive showing against a battered Chargers offense, Denver managed to sneak its way to a 3-2 start and keep pace in the AFC West.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Jim Harbaugh shares hopeless message as Chargers fall to 0-5

Harbaugh spoke after the game and was asked what his message is to his team right now. His answer will not inspire any confidence in fans that there is any hope of a turnaround this season.

Broncos stymie Justin Herbert, rally to keep Chargers winless

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Sean Payton News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Sean Payton's Play-Calling Return Produced 224 Yards, and the Broncos Can't Call That a Fix

The scoreboard at SoFi Stadium was kinder to Sean Payton than the stat sheet. The Denver Broncos beat the winless Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 on Sunday in his first game calling plays since he took the job back from Davis Webb, and the offense gained 224 yards.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Herbert's regression continues with another ugly fourth quarter

Justin Herbert's concerning regression continues with another ugly fourth quarter

After their 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers have a lot of problems. Herbert is not only one of them, but he is starting to climb to the top of the list.

Jim Harbaugh shares hopeless message as Chargers fall to 0-5

Broncos stymie Justin Herbert, rally to keep Chargers winless

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