![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/sean-payton-responds-to-rare-situation-which-played-out-in-broncos-opener/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Los-Angeles-Rams-v-Denver-Broncos.jpg&description=The Las Vegas Raiders took the Week 1 win against the Denver Broncos to ruin head coach Sean Payton's return to NFL coaching 18 months after retiring from the sport. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was left lamenting the lack of possessions during the team's 17-16 home Week 1 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders. Payton was back on the NFL sidelines for the first time since announcing his coaching retirement in January 2022. Despite the low possession count, Denver did get off to a strong start. Quarterback Russell Wilson found wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Lil'Jordan Humphrey with five-yard passes for touchdowns to take a 13-10 half-time lead. However, after a scoreless third quarter from both teams, the Broncos lost it during the fourth. After extending their advantage to six with a 24-yard field goal from placekicker Wil Lutz, they let Jimmy Garoppolo find Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers for a touchdown. Daniel Carlson then kicked for the late lead. The new NFL season is nearly upon is - and Daily Mirror US Sports will be bringing you all the latest news, analysis and interviews along the way! From our dedicated team of writers, we'll have you covered with breaking news and exclusive insight delivered straight to your inbox. The day after the one-point loss, Payton addressed reporters about the unique nature of the season opener. 'It's unusual in that it's rare both teams end up with just six possessions,' the Broncos coach said. 'In other words, points then become at a premium. Generally speaking, you're between 10 and 12 possessions a game. "Part of it was a result of both teams having long, sustained drives, overcoming some third downs, and maybe some penalties to keep drives moving. It was a little unusual that way.' Payton also considered that their lack of offensive options played a part in their lack of drives. 'Certainly, you miss [receiver Jerry Jeudy] and you miss [tight end] Greg [Dulcich],' he added. 'The other thing, we got a little bit more){kind=link}
The Las Vegas Raiders took the Week 1 win against the Denver Broncos to ruin head coach Sean Payton’s return to NFL coaching 18 months after retiring from the sport.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was left lamenting the lack of possessions during the team’s 17-16 home Week 1 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Payton was back on the NFL sidelines for the first time since announcing his coaching retirement in January 2022. Despite the low possession count, Denver did get off to a strong start.
Quarterback Russell Wilson found wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Lil’Jordan Humphrey with five-yard passes for touchdowns to take a 13-10 half-time lead. However, after a scoreless third quarter from both teams, the Broncos lost it during the fourth.
After extending their advantage to six with a 24-yard field goal from placekicker Wil Lutz, they let Jimmy Garoppolo find Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers for a touchdown. Daniel Carlson then kicked for the late lead.