Denver Broncos rookie wideout Troy Franklin has burst onto the NFL scene over the past two weeks. The former Oregon Duck has gone from a no-name rookie struggling for reps to the Broncos' most-targeted receiver over the past two games, leading some around the league to tap him as a fantasy must-have.
Payton didn't get a chance to beat the Saints last year, but he finally got a chance on Thursday night and he took full advantage of it. The Broncos destroyed the Saints 33-10, making Payton just the seventh coach in NFL history beat all 32 teams.
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton does not seem to be a big fan of Pro Football Focus, a website that tracks advanced NFL stats and grades players on a 0-to-100 scale (we track the grades each week).
I’m not going to remember a lot of things when I get older, but I’m going to remember these moments,” Payton said after beating the Saints.
This game between the the Broncos and New Orleans got circled on the NFL calendar because of the past. Denver coach Sean Payton is also grateful for his present. “I’m glad I’m
Sean Payton was impressed by Spencer Rattler’s effort in a loss. He shared words of encouragement with the rookie QB after Thursday night’s game:
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made his first official return to New Orleans on Thursday night, and this is how Saints fans reacted.
Sean Payton became just the seventh coach in NFL history to beat all 32 NFL teams in the regular season. Bill Belichick Tony Dungy John Fox Bill Parcells Mike Shanahan Sean Payton Andy Reid — Rod Walk
With his latest win, Payton became one of just eight NFL coaches to beat all 32 teams. “It means you’ve coached in two different places,” Payton said. Having beat all 32 teams, Payton joins a fraternity that also includes Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy, John Fox, Mike Holmgren, Bill Parcells, Mike Shanahan and Andy Reid.
Bo Nix didn't have a banner night as a passer, but he was part of a dynamic rushing attack that is key to Denver's offensive growth.
Denver turned in one of its most dominant performances of coach Sean Payton's tenure in a 33-10 win against the Saints.