Sean Payton resumes Broncos play-calling for Thursday night

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

Sean Payton is back to play calling for the Broncos on TNF 🗣️ @OmarDRuiz with the details ⬇️ https://t.co/3Qo32pTX58 Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: The Denver Broncos have Sean Payton back on play-calling duties for the Thursday matchup. The game has not started yet.

Why it matters: Play-calling duties shape offensive operation and game management. A change on a Thursday week puts the focus on preparation and execution.

What to watch: Watch Denver's offensive operation once the Thursday game kicks off.

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