Sean Payton addresses Broncos’ offensive struggles after loss to 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Denver Broncos fell to the San Francisco 49ers 24-14, dropping their record to 2-2. Slow starts continue to plague the Broncos, who scored only three points by halftime. Questions arise over the play-calling of first-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb as the team heads into Week 5. Head coach Sean Payton expressed urgency in addressing the issues plaguing the offense, acknowledging the need for improvement as they pursue their Super Bowl aspirations.
- •Broncos scored just three points at halftime against the 49ers.
- •This marks the fourth consecutive game of slow offensive starts.
- •Sean Payton addressed potential changes to play-calling.
- •Davis Webb is under scrutiny after multiple lackluster performances.
- •Denver's defense allows little margin for error entering Week 5.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton on struggling Broncos offense and play-calling after loss to 49ers: 'We gotta figure it out fast'
"For the fourth time in four games this season, the Denver Broncos got off to a slow start on offense. This time, they couldn't dig themselves out of a hole.
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