Sean Payton may take over play-calling for Broncos against Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Denver Broncos face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5 after a loss to the San Francisco 49ers, dropping to 2-2 on the season. ESPN’s Ben Solak suggests that if the Broncos struggle offensively against the 0-4 Chargers, Sean Payton could relieve Davis Webb of play-calling duties and assume the role himself ahead of their Thursday night matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. While this change is not guaranteed, it would mark a significant decision early in the season amid the team's play-calling issues and injuries to key players.
- •Broncos lost to 49ers, now 2-2 this season.
- •Davis Webb is currently struggling with play-calling duties.
- •Team may be without key defensive players Patrick Surtain II and Pat Bryant.
- •Sean Payton's potential takeover of play-calling could happen after Week 5.
- •Broncos face 0-4 Chargers in critical matchup on Sunday.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos get bold Sean Payton prediction from ESPN amid play-calling problems
"This would be quite the mid-season decision for Sean Payton this year.
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