I read more stuff that I just looked at and thought, ‘This is garbage,'” Sean Payton said of criticism of his play-calling before halftime.

Sean Payton’s worst enemy greets him in the misty mirror every morning for a shave, then cuts him from inside the rest of the day. If Payton ever got out of his own way, he’d rule the world. The Broncos coach needs to listen more to the voice on his play sheet — RUN IT!

In this week’s Broncos Mailbag, readers have questions about Denver’s suddenly sagging defense, why Los Angeles had so much success getting receivers open in the middle of the field

That was some strange football chess that unfolded last week in the Kroenke Dome, assisting the Los Angeles Chargers against the Denver Broncos. By now the football world knows how the first half ended.

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker made the attempt, the longest free kick in NFL history and L.A. went into halftime trailing 21-13. L.A. eventually came back in the second half to win 34-27. For Harbaugh, it was a joyous opportunity and moment.

For years, the Broncos continuously held below-500 seasons. They've only had one winning year post-Peyton Manning era, and from 2017-2023, the team's overall record was 43-72. While Sean Payton was already the head coach in 2023, one could argue that it makes the current resurgence even sweeter for him.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was not happy that his call sheet was shown on the broadcast against the Los Angeles Chargers.

During Thursday night's game between the Broncos and the Chargers, Prime Video cameras caught a prime shot of Denver coach Sean Payton's call sheet.

Pat Surtain II, star cornerback for the Denver Broncos, has made a bold admission about the team and Sean Payton following their tough loss to the Chargers in Week 16.

Hopefully, this was the wake-up call that Payton needed as a play-caller, even though he's had multiple other conspicuous snafus on a scale worthy of self-reflection. The Broncos need to be able to run the ball, as it can help them close out games and clinch that playoff spot.

A Denver punt ended with an awkward collision between L.A. returner Derius Davis and Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith, resulting in a penalty for interference with a fair catch. On the Chargers sideline, coach Jim Harbaugh surveyed the situation and seized a rare opportunity to swing the momentum.