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Sean Payton’s advice backfires as Jaylen Waddle struggles in Broncos debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:55 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Sean Payton’s advice backfires as Jaylen Waddle struggles in Broncos debut

Summary

During the NFL’s Week 1 matchup, Sean Payton encouraged his wife Skylene to draft Jaylen Waddle for her fantasy team. However, in the Denver Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Waddle managed just one catch for two yards. The Broncos' lack of offensive output compounded the poor performance, culminating in a disappointing game for both fantasy managers and fans expecting more from Waddle. Following the game, reactions from NFL fans included jokes about Payton's advisement, with some calling it grounds for divorce. The Broncos will need to rectify Waddle's usage as the season progresses.

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•Sean Payton advised his wife to draft Jaylen Waddle.
•Waddle caught only one pass for two yards against the Chiefs.
•Denver scored just 10 points and struggled offensively.
•Fans mocked Payton's advice on social media post-game.
•Waddle’s performance fell short of expectations after a trade from Miami.

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4:55 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Worse Husband Than Mike Vrabel,’ ‘Grounds For Divorce’ — NFL Fans React as Sean Payton’s Wife Gets Betrayed by Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Advice

What they're saying

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There are bad fantasy football calls, and then there is convincing your own wife to make one before your offense helps destroy it on national television. Sean Payton apparently entered Week 1 with plenty of confidence in Jaylen Waddle.
— Yahoo Sports

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