In the latest chapter of the Bo Nix era, the Denver Broncos find themselves at 0-2, but the blame for their Week 2 loss falls squarely on the shoulders of their head coach, Sean Payton. The Broncos suffered a 13-6 defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it was Payton’s questionable clock management that drew the ire of fans and analysts alike.
With just 1:54 remaining in the game, the Broncos opted to kick a field goal to bring the score to 13-6. With limited time on the clock and only one timeout remaining, it was widely expected that Denver would attempt an onside kick to try and regain possession. However, Payton made the puzzling decision to kick deep, effectively ensuring that the Broncos would have minimal time to mount a comeback.
As fate would have it, the Broncos managed to force a three-and-out and get the ball back with just 9 seconds remaining on the clock. Starting from their own 19-yard line, Bo Nix and the offense faced an almost insurmountable task – needing a touchdown and an extra point to tie the game.
Despite a valiant effort, things didn’t go according to plan for the Broncos. Nix completed a pass to Josh Reynolds, who attempted a lateral to Marvin Mims for a 15-yard gain. With just one second left on the clock, Nix heaved the ball downfield only to be intercepted, sealing the victory for the Steelers.
The defeat marks a disappointing start to the Bo Nix era for the Broncos, with fans left questioning the decision-making of Coach Payton. As they look ahead to the rest of the season, it’s clear that improvements will need to be made if Denver hopes to turn their fortunes around.
