The NFL wasn't done with the Broncos, though, flexing the team's Week 16 tilt at the Los Angeles Chargers from a Sunday game to Thursday Night Football. It creates a short-week challenge for the Broncos, but head coach Sean Payton sees the TNF flex as just that: a flex.

Even before the NFL draft dust settled, Sean Payton felt good about the Broncos’ seven-man rookie class. By the time training camp rolled around, he wasn’t afraid to say so publicly. The calendar hadn’t yet turned to August when Payton told NFL Network,

Broncos head coach Sean Payton has all the confidence in his rookie quarterback, Bo Nix, ahead of their Week 16 schedule change.

An argument can (and probably should) be made that the Denver Broncos are the biggest surprise in the NFL this season. Pegged by many to be among the worst team

Denver Broncos fans have been up in arms over veteran wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey of late. Mostly due to dropped passes and fumbles, many within Broncos Country have questioned why Humphrey has managed to hold on to a key offensive role.

Broncos coach Sean Payton is also excited about Bo Nix, but he had a funny response to the growing hype on Monday.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton gave a ringing endorsement of rookie quarterback Bo Nix as Denver looks to move up in the AFC

Sean Payton won seven NFC South division titles during his time with the New Orleans Saints. He's now coaching the Denver Broncos and while an AFC West title might be out of reach in 2024, the Broncos

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton just showed off his incredible confidence in rookie quarterback Bo Nix by allowing the Thursday night flex vs. Chargers