Sean Payton critiques Broncos after loss to Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Denver Broncos faced a significant setback with a 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. Following the defeat, head coach Sean Payton described the game as a "slap in the face," emphasizing the team's failure to meet their standards. Quarterback Bo Nix characterized the match as a "nasty wakeup call." Looking ahead, the Broncos will face the Jacksonville Jaguars next, who previously ended their 11-game winning streak. Payton acknowledged the disappointment, stating that there's no time to dwell on the loss as the team prepares for a challenging schedule ahead.
- •Broncos lose to Chiefs 31-10 on September 15, 2026.
- •Sean Payton calls the loss a "slap in the face."
- •Bo Nix refers to the game as a "nasty wakeup call."
- •Denver faces the Jaguars next after the defeat.
- •The Broncos aim to bounce back from a disappointing start.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton calls loss to Chiefs a "slap in the face"
"After Monday night's 31-10 loss to the Chiefs, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix called the experience a "nasty wakeup call."
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