Sean Payton: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / January 18

Sean Payton: 'Work begins tonight' for Broncos without Bo Nix

One day after the Denver Broncos' bittersweet victory that advanced them into the AFC Championship Game, head coach Sean Payton remained optimistic for the road ahead.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Sean Payton just got as petty as it gets towards any Bills or NFL fans claiming the officiating was wrong on the final interception play

The Denver Broncos punched their ticket to the AFC Championship by defeating the Buffalo Bills. However, what would the NFL be if there weren’t any drama?

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 18

Don't expect Payton to consider Sherman's drastic idea after praising Stidham

Don't expect Broncos HC Sean Payton to consider Richard Sherman's drastic idea after praising backup QB Jarrett Stidham

Payton is clearly higher on Stidham than most.

What to know about Stidham, Broncos' new starting quarterback

Broncos get horrible Bo Nix injury news following playoff win

Sean Payton says he wouldn't have drafted Nix with injury knowledge

Broncos sign a new quarterback after injury to Nix

Nix's injury news left former Broncos QB Peyton Manning in disbelief

Nick Foles gives Broncos fans hope going into Nix-less AFC Championship

Kenneth Walker III News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 18

Broncos' New Coach Addition Sparked Frank Crum's Wild TD, per Payton

Frank Crum is becoming a household name in Broncos Country. With under four minutes left to go in the second quarter of the Denver Broncos' Divisional Round playoff tilt vs.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Broncos HC Sean Payton once again found a way to do what he always did with the New Orleans Saints

Sean Payton always gets the most out of his quarterbacks, whether it's with Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix or former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. Granted, Brees is an all-time great, and Nix is just in his second season.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Broncos HC Sean Payton kept it all the way real with reporters after doing what he couldn't do last season

The Denver Broncos are back in the AFC Championship after winning their first playoff game since the Super Bowl a decade ago. Their win ends a 10-year playoff drought.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 19

Broncos HC says he wouldn't have drafted Bo Nix with injury knowledge

Broncos' Sean Payton says he wouldn't have drafted Bo Nix with injury knowledge

The Denver Broncos' celebration was short-lived after their 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills in overtime.

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Another season of Josh Allen's prime slips away in OT loss

Josh Allen cost the Bills points with terrible mistake

Crazy Josh Allen playoff streak ends vs. Broncos

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

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The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18

Broncos get horrible Bo Nix injury news following playoff win

The celebration for the Denver Broncos following their 33-30 playoff win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday ended up being very short-lived.

Broncos HC says he wouldn't have drafted Nix with injury knowledge

What to know about Jarrett Stidham, Broncos' new starting QB

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Another season of Josh Allen's prime slips away

Crazy Allen playoff streak ends

Allen in tears after he ‘let my teammates down’ vs. Broncos

Bills HC Sean McDermott stands up for Buffalo after OT ruling

Denver Broncos News / 5 GOATs / January 17

Broncos' Sean Payton says QB Bo Nix is out for the season with broken ankle

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his ankle in Denver’s AFC Divisional Game against the Buffalo Bills and will miss the remainder of the playoffs.

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Another season of Josh Allen's prime slips away in OT loss

Crazy Josh Allen playoff streak ends vs. Broncos

Broncos win OT thriller over Bills, advance to AFC title game

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Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

Denver Broncos Oddly Hire NFL Coach Who Just Got Fired Ahead Of Divisional Round vs. Bills

Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton wasn’t out of work for long. Following a disappointing 9-8 finish that saw them miss the playoffs, the Lions fired John Morton after one year as their offensive coordinator.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / January 17

New York Jets can learn a vital lesson from Broncos’ defense

It wasn’t too long ago when the Denver Broncos defense was in a similar spot to where the New York Jets find themselves now. In 2023, the first year under Super Bowl head coach Sean Payton, Denver surrendered 70 points to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 17

Broncos Bring Back Former Lions OC as Playoff Consultant

John Morton has returned to the Denver Broncos after spending the 2025 season as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. Morton was spotted at Broncos practice this week, as the team prepared to take on the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, and we now know why.

Sean Payton News / The Spun / January 17

Sean Payton Adds Recently-Fired Coach To Staff For Bills vs. Broncos

The Denver Broncos added a bit more experience to their coaching staff ahead of their divisional round showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Denver earned the top seed in the AFC in large part because of Sean Payton and Vance Joseph's defense.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Broncos add former Lions OC as postseason consultant

The Denver Broncos are finalizing their playoff strategy as they prepare for a crucial postseason game vs. the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon. With playoff preparations heating up ahead of the AFC Divisional Round, the Broncos coaching staff has added a consistent voice to Sean Payton’s game-planning process.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 17

Former Detroit Lions OC John Morton Lands With Playoff Team

Earlier this week, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton was spotted in Denver working with a Broncos team that was preparing to face the Buffalo Bills.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 17

Steelers have trade price for Packers’ Matt LaFleur revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in the middle of one of the most important decision-making processes the organization has had since the 2007 offseason.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 16