The Denver Broncos faced a challenging start to their season, losing to the Seattle Seahawks and losing starting left tackle Garett Bolles to a lower-leg injury. However, head coach Sean Payton later reassured that Bolles is expected to be fine after an MRI revealed a bruise.
With the Broncos' rookie quarterback needing support, Payton highlighted the team's struggles, mentioning the ineffective running game and multiple dropped passes that hampered their performance.