Broncos players override Sean Payton's fake punt call against Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
During an AFC Divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, Broncos head coach Sean Payton called a fake punt on 4th-and-11 from their own 38-yard line in overtime. Players opted to call off the play, which led to a conventional punt. The ensuing 55-yard punt by rookie Jeremy Crawshaw pinned the Bills deep in their territory, contributing to a critical defensive turnover. Payton expressed frustration over the players' decision to scrap the play he believed was ideal for the situation. As the Broncos continue their playoff run, the incident highlights the challenges of execution in high-pressure situations.
- •Payton called a fake punt in an overtime playoff game.
- •Players, including Tyler Badie, called off the fake punt.
- •Crawshaw’s punt subsequently contributed to a defensive turnover.
- •Payton had previously studied various fake punt strategies.
- •The Broncos aim to build on their playoff performance moving forward.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos players didn't run Sean Payton's called fake punt vs. Bills
"Sean Payton called a fake punt on 4th-and-11 from the Broncos' own 38-yard line in overtime of a playoff game against Buffalo. Players called it off.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 10:08 AMHow Browns say offensive line will be engine to drive offense
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 9:30 AMYour guide to drafting fantasy football D/ST in 2026
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 9:30 AMChris Perkins: Here’s how video on social media might have caused Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley to lose a game
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 9:27 AM‘I Think Ya’ll Forget That’ — Deion Sanders Gets Emotional Discussing Shedeur Sanders, Takes Issue With How Media Perceives Him
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 9:10 AMTennessee Titans work out six defensive backs on Thursday
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 9:02 AMJaguars offense: Trevor Lawrence leads charge for 2025 AFC South Champs
