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Broncos' New Play-Caller Tested in Week 1
15 Sep
Summary
- Sean Payton has relinquished play-calling duties to Davis Webb.
- The Broncos faced early offensive struggles in Week 1.
- The team's third-down efficiency was low in the first half.
Sean Payton is no longer the primary play-caller for the Denver Broncos, with offensive coordinator Davis Webb now holding that responsibility. This transition is undergoing an early assessment during the Week 1 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
As the first half neared its end, with approximately four minutes remaining, the Broncos' offense had achieved limited success. They had a 2-for-6 record on third downs and accumulated 108 total yards. The game was tied 7-7 at this juncture, with the Broncos having run only 22 offensive plays and quarterback Bo Nix throwing both a touchdown and an interception.
While these statistics do not definitively condemn the new play-calling approach after less than two quarters of action, they underscore the immediate relevance of Payton's offseason decision. The early performance suggests challenges ahead for the offense under Webb's direction.
