Sean Payton on Week 16 loss to LAC: 'There was a lot at stake'

[@BenBoyd-i3m]

Payton out coached and went conservative in 2nd half. Vance Joseph and the D were shocking. All on the coaches.

[@TomWakeman-ul7om]

Coaches missed takles and got penalties.

[@justinshelton4991]

The worst part is the hope this team instills. Only to lose a game that matters again.

[@ssjIMIXON]

Denver Broncos does really good imo…

[@JKTX808]

I still think they’ll make the playoffs and beat the Bengals. Gotta Bolieve

[@adrian1080]

“well look” is his favourite line to start his answer with

[@ssjIMIXON]

😂

[@OutofTime..]

And "relative to" is his favorite phrase during an interview

[@brite1217]

That’s him trying to find who to blame next

[@BratatoChip]

Chargers dominated that second half. Great halftime adjustments

[@ericsosa4171]

How is Sean blaming a short week when he CHOSE to play on a short week tonight and Saturday! Poor decision making all around

[@kingreddix2680]

Exactly

[@ericreither3666]

Wow, great point!

[@temple6-le2gx]

Exactly

[@Moxiie-r1q]

They technically get to choose but NFL leaders press you it's an unspoken rule you can't say no when it comes to the schedule.

[@209jayy3]

fax lol he wanted this

[@giamarshall6323]

The very second the Broncos threw the ball on second down at the end of the half.. I knew Sean Payton made a big mistake

[@that_dudemr1286]

Said the same thing. He doesn’t this thing where I just don’t get what he is doing in some of these bigger games smh

[@ssjIMIXON]

Should the Denver Broncos run the ball more…

[@johndunkentell3388]

There is really no explanation or excuse on losing that game. It was winnable just like the last game and we took our foot off the gas.

[@shawncontreras]

Penalties, bad play calling, not letting Bo run, gassed defense...OL didn't help Bo.

[@DTMOON007]

Completely abandoned the run in the second half. Defense was atrocious. Bo CANNOT miss a wide open WR

[@R1DEOUT]

Most of the chargers offense was less than 10 yards every time. Is there a reason why Vance chose NOT to go zone at all the whole game. Those blitz packages caused us crucial downs. All I’m sayin is how we torch TB then TB torched the chargers, then we basically got torched by the chargers. Like WTF!

[@kingreddix2680]

Come on coach Payton you have to stay with what is working not going to lie still pissed about this lost

[@MarkHorningJazzer]

a recurring theme... " we need to coach better..." Payton appears to have been beaten by a better coach again. We appear to have the 3rd best QB, 3rd best coach and worst rushing attack with the highest paid O Line in the division.... and we still have a winning record and a chance to actually play at least one playoff game. Very interesting year...

[@ssjIMIXON]

Praying is the best coach…

[@JKTX808]

We literally lead the league in sacks lmao, you have no clue what you’re talking about

[@brite1217]

We won’t make the playoffs now. Watch. We’re gonna lose out because of Payton

[@Saintsfan.]

If Bo Nix had a star WR or TE or RB broncos win this game. Idk how the broncos locked in a winning record with no help on offense.

[@Ilovejesus124x]

Not to be that guy but Herbert is in the same scenario

[@Moxiie-r1q]

​@@Ilovejesus124xExactly!

[@209jayy3]

i’ll play Devil’s Advocate and say If Nix was that guy, he’d be able to overcome his team’s flaws. Much like we saw Herbert do.

[@tonygomez1807]

@@Ilovejesus124xHerbert is also a 5 year vet going against a rookie

[@threeohhhthreee372]

@@Ilovejesus124xonly difference this game was Herbert was targeting the corners opposite of surtain the 2-3rd corners could not cover Mconkey they need Riley moss back asap

[@Bobthebuilder-on6qd]

We got to win against Cincinnati to make it to the playoffs. Come on down goes I believe in you.

[@nickozanic1078]

We talk about this running game like it wasn't working what was the the difference in the first half and the second? Abandoned Audric Esitme. less than 3 carries in the 2nd half. I dont get that.

[@ericreither3666]

Me either. Great point.

[@ssjIMIXON]

Players get tired ngl…

[@isaacramirezrenteria6520]

Where is the top rank deffense in the NFL?

[@ssjIMIXON]

you should google search it…

[@heavymetallabrat]

Two plays made this game. both penalties. The penalties literally added 14 points to the board for LA.

[@vincentschmidt1240]

Not gonna being up that missed illegal player downfield call on one of Denver’s touchdowns though. Bet lol

[@SBRS47]

They didn't help but the offense was basically hapless and the defense was too soft.

[@brandonhill4921]

Illegal man downfield ? Forgot bout that, huh? Isn’t that convenient 😊

[@joelsinsheimer]

Whether that call was made or not, we were still going to score a TD. How about the 7 or 8 missed holding calls on the chargers oline holding our pass rushers around the neck? No? How about the TEXTBOOK pass interference on marvin mims? No? A lot more non calls went the chargers' way than denver's. GTFOH ​@brandonhill4921

[@costfnbr]

@@vincentschmidt1240haha they always forget the missed penalties that helped them out 😂

[@dougfrickey7374]

The Broncos defense let us down. We were the victim of some serious home town officiating last night. It was blatant.

[@nathanholden1427]

Let's go win our last 2 games.

[@chadblackwood579]

Up 11 points, twice. Horrible coaching and scheme

[@ssjIMIXON]

@DANIAELMAGIAFAN-vl1swLos Angeles Chargers had really good defense…

[@rayschultz-nv3xl]

The penalty there should have been on the deep throw to Marvin Mims cost us the game. The was the most obvious PI i have ever seen!

[@resumecheck]

The referees screwed us all night

[@ericreither3666]

True, but if Bo doesn’t badly underthrow Mims, it’s an easy TD. To be an upper echelon QB, he’s gotta hit that.

[@Mr.Fuegoo]

Nah man that was clean… ball was under thrown , WR had to slow down , just a costly mistake by the 2nd best Oregon QB…. Bolt up tho ⚡️⚡️

[@DamianYuryAlvarez]

As a charger fan I don’t know what you’re talking about😂⚡️👎🏽

[@teabaggingtime1415]

​@@Mr.Fuegooto call that clean is absurd. ran through mims about 2 seconds before ball is there and didnt turn around at all. its textbook pi

[@GaryMonday-kr7it]

Love you guys ❤

[@jg92483]

Vance Joseph is on the HOT SEAT after this collapse

[@bigfootwalker5399]

Sean Payton has a history of losing important games!

[@ssjIMIXON]

Who else would you blame it on, a robot…

[@collector2252]

On the bright side, we (Denver Broncos fans) have a winning season. Finally. Been a fan for a very, very long time so I'm used to disappointment, but still excited about the future with Nix. He's going to learn. Defense made costly penalties and didn't create enough turn overs.

[@kingreddix2680]

Ditto

[@ssjIMIXON]

This is really on the bright side…

[@Roxbury2207]

RIGGED

[@ssjIMIXON]

😂

[@tomascarlsson1856]

He interrupts all q/a

[@temple6-le2gx]

This should have never been a loss Ever , they let record go the head , when really thet havent played good really . The defense let us down this game .

[@wilberforce1826]

Sean, buddy. The rushing _number_ that dropped off most was _attempts!_ Why abandon the run at the _very beginning_ of the 2nd half, with a double-digit lead?!?

[@danharris5873]

The good news it is a lot better team than the last nine years! We have a lot to look forward to

[@xpc457]

Sean Payton missed the opportunity to copy “on to Cincinnati” smh

[@ssjIMIXON]

Sean Payton moves are being copied…

[@j13jimgaming]

It was the refs that won the game for the Chargers in the second half. So many missed calls on offense for the Chargers. I saw like 10-15 holding calls on the Chargers line that never got called. And also a lot of non calls on the Broncos on offense. Like that major Pass Interference that could of lead to a TD that didn't get called

[@shawnstandiford6008]

Typical bronco fan. It wasn’t the refs it was your coach.

[@j13jimgaming]

@shawnstandiford6008 it totally was the refs not the coach you idiot. Did you even watch the game?

[@MH-dy5pb]

@@shawnstandiford6008 hard to coach when you're playing under different rules than you're opponent

[@umcsmoke901]

Denver need a offensive coordinator cause they run the same plays every game smh

[@FLjeffinPCB]

Payton should have ran the ball three times at the end of the first half. It gave the chargers momentum going into the second half. Bad coaching and stupid penalties lost this game. Someone should have got in Stauds face. What a stupid penalty!

[@isaacramirezrenteria6520]

Bo can't be in the ROTY conversation with this performance, You can't run an offense that is incapable of scoring more points. Second half just 3 points? it's stupid.

[@kingreddix2680]

It wasn't bo it was coach adjustments

[@kylewhitmore5954]

Bo was really good in the first half, felt like the whole team crumbled in the second half. Not particularly Bo’s fault, o line, run game, and play calling went out the window. I’m a broncos fan Bo is 2nd or 3rd in ROTY I think Daniels and maybe Bowers are more deserving but Bos been good

[@lonestarpatriot876]

​@kylewhitmore5954 Bo missed a sure TD to a wide open WR on a double move. His timing on the throw was late, which allowed the DB to recover. Bo is good but he is not perfect and this loss falls on the entire team, including him.

[@MrMiranda0727]

Chargers were holding and Mims got PI but no call

[@shawnstandiford6008]

Don’t use that for an excuse. Typical bronco fans blame the refs. I know you should’ve been in the Super Bowl the last nine years.

[@brite1217]

It was disappointing because YOU didn’t have your team ready. YOU were out coached again. YOU do not have the ability to make adjustments during the game. YOU will be why we miss the playoffs just like you were last year. But sure everyone’s gonna jerk you off cause you’re Sean Payton 🙄

[@JahJahishere]

Not Bo nix fault at all HC AND DC GOTTA BE BETTER

[@tier1solutions28]

He BADLY under threw a walk in TD

[@ssjIMIXON]

@@tier1solutions28😮

[@209jayy3]

his inability to push the ball down the field is a reflection of the play calls, just saying🤷🏿‍♂️

[@bill7753]

Poor coaching.

[@Aziel562]

I've never seen a team give up in 2nd half this is usually them but in a playoff berth clinching? They gave that up for grabs and now we need Bengals to lose in order for that spot free

[@jacquesmccoy398]

Fire Sean Payton! Let Russ Cook! 😂

[@RUBICON-zu6wl]

And you completely shut down after half time...

[@Zetler]

Keep asking your rookie to air it out every game then this will happen. The Chargers ran the ball in the 2nd half and won.

[@GavynZeleznikar]

pitiful

[@ssjIMIXON]

that Los Angeles Chargers comeback was very impressive…

[@ezshottah3732]

Broncos playoff chances not looking good anymore

[@stratostatic]

Going to a conservative game plan at the half.. You're a "genius" Sean ...

[@guyniederwerfer-x6e]

Just BS its always half adjustments and he should know they count and should know what's coming! to many failures in adjustments in both halves this season!

[@abelatencio5192]

They don't have the talent to win big games..

[@BoLT_uP_684]

Harbaugh over Payton 😎💪🏽🏈⚡️

[@jasonmcclure2837]

Bad coaching

[@shawnstandiford6008]

Hey Peyton, try the bounty gate again. You have no class buddy. Can’t wait till you’re fired.

[@alanmonroy5280]

Yeah maybe realize all your negative plays stem off of Williams

[@Dabolina916]

Nfl knows how they won. Chargers had 1 penalty for 3 yards😂 broncos got robbed again by refs no calls

[@jimpowell2296]

Denver is not ready. They will not win again this year. To many blown assignments on pass plays in 2nd half. There are safeties and corners who can’t or won’t tackle. Oh for Atwater and Bailey again. Missed assignments. How can you let a receiver get behind you when they are your 30 yard line and Herbert is sideways. If by sone miracle Denver makes the playoffs they will get beat by 30 in the first playoff game.

[@ssjIMIXON]

Denver Broncos underestimated the Los Angeles Chargers…

[@OutofTime..]

​@ssjIMIXON we out chargered the chargers. Played a great 1st half then just fell asleep 2nd half.

[@auzi_nation27harvie99]

The refs were terrible! Both ways!

[@ssjIMIXON]

Always blaming the refs… 😂

[@ezshottah3732]

Yea they were incompetent and my team won

[@teabaggingtime1415]

​@@ssjIMIXONunnecessary roughness call in the 1st half, mims pass interference no call, and many others. horrible and im not a fan of either of these teams

[@maitrepizza5354]

Why throw wham u want to run the o’clock obviously u were ou coached maaan Your team isn’t disciplined enough

[@4fabfours]

You ran the ball too much, penalties ,coaching.......

[@MH-dy5pb]

Wtf are you talking about he abandoned the run in the 2nd half after it was working

[@jbranITup686]

😂😂😂⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@wdll253]

Sean Payton lost this game at end of first half! What a f moron! Gave them 3 points and all the momentum!

[@jasonshumake777]

So I guess Sean Payton told the player to run into the returner. What a stupid take.

[@ryansantillanes2172]

​@jasonshumake777 Coach had the opportunity to run down the clock, but he got greedy and gave the Chargers another opportunity. Momentum is a real thing in the NFL.

[@jasonshumake777]

@ the biggest thing I saw was that no call on the obvious pass interference that would have set the broncos up in the red zone

[@wdll253]

@@jasonshumake777 are you that stupid? go back and watch it! payton is a clown

[@jonathanvargas8896]

​@ryansantillanes2172 actually re-watch that play he was pushed into the punt returner it should of been an illegal block in the back

[@JohnLousteau]

Over rated coach

[@tayjackson6921]

Herbert> Bo⚡️

[@efrainhernandez2255]

Excuses lol

[@giamarshall6323]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ManManDaaGoat]

terrible this one is on the coaches plain and simple end one second quarter lets run the ball with williams 1 yard gain lets throw dump off pass to williams incomplete clock stops lets run with williams again -1 yard loss punt WHY TF ARE YALL PLAYING JAVONTE WILLIAMS HES FREAKING HORRIBLE 🤦🏻😂😂😂