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Patriots, Seahawks battle for Super Bowl LX won’t be close

It sure felt like Sunday’s NFC Championship Game was the actual Super Bowl LX, didn’t it? The New England Patriots have caught every conceivable break this year, and they’ve needed every single one to get to the Super Bowl.

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Broncos Lose Trusted Sean Payton Lieutenant To Bills' OC Job

The first Denver Broncos assistant coach to be poached by another team wasn't defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, nor was it pass game coordinator Davis Webb or defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard .

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Bo Nix disputes Sean Payton’s comments about ankle surgery

Bo Nix and Sean Payton got into a little tiff over the Denver Broncos quarterback’s ankle injury. Nix suffered a season-ending fracture in his ankle during his Broncos’ AFC Divisional Round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / NBC Sports / January 29

Watch: Why Sean Payton wasn't 'fair' to Bo Nix with injury comments | Dan Patrick Show

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Sean Payton News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Broncos HC Sean Payton Is Getting Called Out For 'Childish Behavior' After Losing To Patriots In AFC Title Game

Sean Payton is receiving hate after the Denver Broncos lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. The criticism is not just about the loss.

Denver Broncos News / Gridiron Heroics / January 29

Quarterback Bo Nix Criticizes Sean Payton for Sharing Private Medical Details

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, a second-year player who led the team to 14 regular season wins, pushed back against head coach Sean Payton after Payton publicly discussed his medical history.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 30

Broncos owner addresses futures of Nix, Payton, Paton

Broncos owner makes big statements about futures of QB Bo Nix, HC Sean Payton, GM George Paton

The Broncos owner discussed the futures of his quarterback, head coach and general manager.

Nathaniel Hackett lands a new NFL job

Eagles take risky swing with Sean Mannion hire at offensive coordinator

'Enjoy where I'm at': Steelers' OC candidate hesitant about leaving job

Steelers stars react to changes after hiring of Mike McCarthy

Ravens HC Jesse Minter makes feelings on Lamar Jackson clear amid trade rumors

Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy may have tipped Travis Kelce's hand

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 29

Bo Nix disagrees with Sean Payton's narrative on injury outlook

Broncos' Bo Nix disagrees with HC Sean Payton's narrative on injury outlook

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix appears to have a different outlook on his ankle injuries than head coach Sean Payton.

Payton: Nix ankle injury was inevitable

Broncos fire coach days after AFC Championship Game loss

Former Eagles scout sounds alarms about Jalen Hurts after latest rumor

Bengals' Chase Brown reveals big wish about uncertain future

New Bucs OC Zac Robinson opens up about reuniting with Baker Mayfield

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 28

What Sean Payton Was Willing to Give Up to Hire Joe Brady, Per Insider

The Buffalo Bills hired their former offensive coordinator Joe Brady to become the new head coach. The move in Upstate New York may have seemed fait accompli but it was influenced, in part, by the interest in Brady around the NFL.

Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

Sean Payton Wanted Joe Brady As His Next Offensive Coordinator

Sean Payton enters a crucial offseason after his team was eliminated in the AFC Championship Game, falling pathetically to the New England Patriots. He has already made multiple staff changes, most notably firing Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, who was with Payton since his time with the New Orleans Saints.

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Sean Payton had a warning for his highly touted assistant coach

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton does not want to see one of his coveted assistants leave for a division rival.

Sean Payton's failed fourth-down call in AFC Championship Game loss proves analytics shouldn't always be trusted

Broncos' Sean Payton sounds off on players' miscues in loss to Patriots

Broncos HC Sean Payton discusses controversial fourth-down call in AFC Championship Game loss to Patriots

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Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Sean Payton went against his instincts on key 4th down call

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton seemingly went against his instincts on a key fourth down call in the second quarter of Sunday’s AFC Championship game.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 26

Sean Payton's legacy faces another January reality check

Payton produced yet another playoff blunder in an otherwise winnable game.

Sean Payton's failed fourth-down call in AFC Championship Game loss proves analytics shouldn't always be trusted

Broncos' Sean Payton sounds off on players' miscues in loss to Patriots

Jarrett Stidham assigns blame after brutal mistake in Broncos' AFC Championship loss to Patriots

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Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Sean Payton gets slammed for his ‘arrogance’ on call that swung Broncos-Patriots game

One poor play call from Sean Payton looms large over the Denver Broncos’ playoff exit Sunday against the New England Patriots. The Broncos were firmly in the driver’s seat early in the AFC Championship Game clash at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.