The Denver Broncos faced a frustrating 26-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, raising questions about the team's play-calling and strategy, particularly under head coach Sean Payton. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix attempted 42 passes, but he struggled with a low completion rate, compounded by poor offensive support.
Payton's tendency to shift blame away from coaching issues—focusing instead on the running game and quarterback struggles—obscures the fundamental problems affecting the team's performance. With a rookie under center, the over-reliance on passing plays was clearly detrimental.
Despite effective rushing in the first half, the Broncos abandoned their running game in favor of a predominantly passing strategy that failed to alleviate pressure on Nix. This ultimately highlighted flaws in both play-calling and execution, as the Broncos desperately needed to utilize their explosive talent to maximize offensive potential.
