Sean Payton, Davis Webb to Collaborate More for Offensive Play Calls Moving Forward: ESPN Sources
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton resumed play-calling duties, taking over from offensive coordinator Davis Webb ahead of this weekend's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Amid a 2-2 start, the Broncos' offense currently ranks 27th in both total offense and scoring, prompting Payton to intervene after four weeks of inconsistent performance.
- While quarterback Bo Nix is completing 60.0% of his passes, Denver's offense has failed to generate explosive plays, recording just 176 total yards in a 31-10 Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Although Webb will remain involved in collaborative game-planning, Payton is taking direct control of the play sheet, effectively ending the coordinator's initial four-week tenure as primary caller.
- Before facing the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football in Week 6, Payton aims to find his rhythm as play-caller while meeting the high performance standards established in 2025.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, USA (AP) — Sean Payton will resume the functions of calling the plays of his new offensive coordinator in the hope of reactivating the stagnant attack of the Denver Broncos.
Broncos Coach Payton to Take Larger Offensive Role vs Chargers
Sean Payton is expected to take a larger role in the Denver Broncos’ offensive play-calling against the Chargers, with several reports saying he will reclaim the duties from coordinator Davis Webb while another describes a more collaborative arrangement. The move follows a sluggish 2-2 start and an offense ranked near the bottom of the league in scoring and yardage. · 22 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
Sean Payton making major change to Broncos’ offense
The Denver Broncos are 2-2, and the offense has dealt with plenty of issues early on. As a result, head coach Sean Payton is now taking matters into his own hands. Payton is reportedly going to be “more heavily involved” in play-calling, although it is being labeled as a “collaborative” effort. #Broncos coach Sean Payton …
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Sean Payton expected to reclaim play-calling duties in Denver
By Field Level Media Oct 08 (Field Level Media) - Sean Payton is set to return as the primary play-caller for the Denver Broncos, bumping Davis Webb from the duties he took over for the first time this season. Payton didn't confirm the switch reported...
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