What happened: The Broncos' Week 1 showing has put fresh attention on how Sean Payton wants to handle play-calling moving forward. Joey Porter Jr.'s trade outlook and Josh Jacobs' next move remain unsettled early-season storylines.

Why it matters: That matters in Denver because the Broncos gave Sean Payton a five-year extension in June, so any shift in offensive control lands at the center of the club's 2026 plans. Around the league, Porter is still tied to first-round trade value while Jacobs remains in focus after exempt-list time surfaced as a factor in any potential suspension.

What to watch: Week 2 will show whether Denver changes anything in its offensive setup after the opener. Porter and Jacobs also remain names to monitor as their situations move closer to a firmer decision point.