Broncos-Jets rivalry intensifies as Hackett returns to Denver after Payton's criticism

Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett faces former team Denver Broncos this week after Broncos coach Sean Payton heavily criticized his performance as Broncos head coach last season.
Payton called Hackett's Broncos coaching tenure "one of the worst" ever, but later apologized after backlash.
Jets players have rallied around Hackett, hoping to get "payback" against Payton's Broncos in upcoming matchup.
Neither Hackett nor Payton have been in contact since initial remarks; both say they are focused on the game, not the feud.
Hackett was fired after a 4-11 start last season; both Broncos and Jets have continued to struggle in 2022 under new coaches.