Sean Payton criticizes Broncos' performance after preseason loss to Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton expressed dissatisfaction following the team’s 33-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Friday. Payton pinpointed various areas of struggle, including penalties and rushing performance, and emphasized the need for improvements ahead of the team's final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on August 28. The Broncos struggled in the red zone and were overmatched in critical phases of the game. Payton's comments highlight the urgency for the Broncos to correct their mistakes before the upcoming regular season begins in September.
- •Broncos lost to Packers 33-13 in preseason matchup.
- •Sean Payton noted failures in multiple game phases, including penalties.
- •Payton emphasized the urgency of making corrections before next week’s game.
- •Green Bay outperformed Denver in rushing and red zone efficiency.
- •Final preseason game against Vikings is scheduled for August 28.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton not happy after loss: 'We’ve got to get that cleaned up'
""I can’t think of one area that we played [better] or outplayed them, honestly. I’m just being honest," Sean Payton said after Friday's loss.
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