The Denver Broncos just rewrote the NFL record books, clocking in with an unbelievable 16 straight wins in one-score games. That’s a new league record, folks, a streak that would make any fan base go absolutely wild. They simply refuse to believe they are out of any contest, no matter the situation.
“Part of it pisses me off,” Says Payton About History-Making Wins
Even with the record-setting run, head coach Sean Payton is not exactly popping champagne corks. After the win against the Carolina Panthers, he told the media, “Well, part of it pisses me off because there’s been a few of them that you would say shouldn’t have been one-score games, and then obviously there’s some that are, but they’ve been great.” He’s a coach, right? Always wanting more, even when they’re making history. The guy wants clean wins, not these heart attacks every single Sunday. But he knows what they’ve got, acknowledging, “We knew coming in Thursday, we just knew the type of team we were playing. They’ve been doing some really explosive things on offense. They were banged up, certainly, on defense, as we were.”
The timing for their bye week couldn’t be better. While the team is obviously eager for the “stretch run,” everyone probably needs a breather from these insane finishes. Payton emphasized that even with this break, they “still have some work to do.” He’s not wrong, you always have work to do, but setting an NFL record for clutch wins? That’s not nothing. When asked if it’s luck or skill, Payton was clear: “Well, when it keeps happening, I think our league is what it is. When those things keep falling your way, that’s not by accident.” He knows what he has in that locker room.
Bo Nix Talks About That “No Choice” Huddle Mentality
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix echoed the sentiment about that never-say-die attitude after the Panthers game. “I’ll be honest, it seems like it’s always the same feeling,” Nix said, describing the pressure cooker. “There’s always a look in the huddle that, like, hey guys, we don’t have a choice right here. We got to go make something out of it.” That’s the mindset of a winner right there. When you’re staring down the barrel, you find a way.
Nix pointed to the second-half touchdowns against the Panthers as a prime example. They were down 14-13, needed a score, got one, missed the two-point conversion, then got *another* opportunity and punched in another touchdown. “I thought that was the best part of the game because it showed that we stacked two drives together, two critical moments, and gave our defense some rest on the sideline with those longer drives. Also, a good cushion, and they did just a good job responding and scoring.” That’s not just a belief; that’s execution under pressure.
Now, with the bye week upon them, the Broncos get a much-needed break from the heart-racing finishes. They’ll use this time to regroup and prepare for the “stretch run” of the season, fueled by the knowledge that no matter the score, they’re never truly out of a game.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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