Man, Denver fans are on edge today, even after two straight weeks of wild, come-from-behind fourth-quarter victories. A slim majority of them are straight up doubting if those heroic surges are even sustainable. But you know who isn’t sweating it? Head coach Sean Payton and his quarterback, Bo Nix, who’s got a completely different vibe about their late-game heroics.
Nix Says There’s No Panic in the Huddle
While Broncos Country might be feeling the pressure, Nix sounds almost zen about it. He told folks earlier this week that their huddle is just “very calm.” There’s no panic, just smooth operations, with everyone motivating and encouraging each other. He even dropped this gem: “I think once you do it a few times, you just know you can do it.” And hey, he’s got receipts, saying they’ve been doing it against “many, many good teams.” It’s clear Nix and the team are confident they can pull off another game-winning drive if they need to. The man’s celebrating touchdown passes, like the one he threw in the third quarter against the Rams on September 27, 2026, so he’s clearly in the zone.
Payton’s October Magic Needs to Kick In
But let’s be real, even with Nix’s cool demeanor, the Broncos have a huge elephant in the room: they’re dead last in the NFL for first-half scoring. Last! Payton isn’t trying to sugarcoat that, calling it “not good” and stressing that it “has to improve.” He’s not just talking, either. He’s been hammering it home to the team, telling them they can’t let these early game mistakes pop up in Week 5 or 6. He’s got a plan, too, emphasizing they need to be finding these areas that don’t become another mistake.
Here’s where it gets interesting though: Payton is an October legend. His .761 winning percentage in October is literally the best in NFL history for any coach with at least 50 games in the month. He reminded the squad that “October was good for us a year ago, and that’s because you guys made it a priority during the week.” The message is clear: make this month a priority, and clean up those early game messes.
So today, when the Broncos roll into Levi’s Stadium to face the undefeated 49ers, it’s not just another game. It’s a huge test for Nix’s calm huddle, Payton’s October magic, and frankly, whether those thrilling comebacks can finally be replaced by some solid first-half scoring. Let’s see if they can truly ‘believe’ like their coach is telling them.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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