Sean Payton: Broncos' loss starts with me, starts with our coaching staff

Payton handed off play calling to offensive coordinator Davis Webb for the Broncos' 31-10 loss to the Chiefs.

Winners and losers from the Denver Broncos’ 31-10 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs

What an ugly showing. There are no winners. We are talking all losers tonight, and nobody is safe. The Broncos played awful on both sides of the ball and were embarrassed on the national stage vs. their divisional rivals.

Recap of the Broncos' 31-10 blowout loss vs. Chiefs

The Denver Broncos are set to go on the road to face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season on Monday, Sept. 14. Th
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Sean Payton Assigns Blame Following Broncos’ Blowout Loss to the Chiefs

The Denver Broncos‘ season got off to a nightmare start. What was supposed to be the beginning of a potentially special campaign instead turned into a humbling night at Arrowhead, with the Broncos suffering a 31-10 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Broncos fans demand Davis Webb lose play-calling duties after ugly loss to Chiefs

Davis Webb did not endear himself to Broncos fans after the team's offense falters in 31-10 loss to the Chiefs.

Chiefs, Kenneth Walker bludgeon Broncos, 31-10, in Denver’s ugly season-opening loss in Kansas City

Sean Payton’s team couldn’t tackle, couldn’t run the football, couldn’t find any offensive rhythm and couldn’t slow down a galloping Kenneth Walker III or a not-yet-sharp Patrick Mahomes on Monday Night Football.

Broncos Have Two Matchups They Can't Afford to Lose vs. Chiefs

The Broncos have to be aware of these matchups and do everything possible to win them both.

Broncos on wrong side of NFL history with rare stat in loss to Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

The Denver Broncos had one of the worst tackling performances of the past decade during their 31-10 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night.