Overview

• The CBS-shot moment circulated after Denver’s 29-28 defeat in Indianapolis, drawing online scrutiny of the coach–quarterback dynamic.
• Payton told reporters the exchange “wasn’t what it appeared” and framed it as affirming the play direction.
• Nix said the conversation looked heated because of stadium noise and explained he repeated his answer so he could be heard.
• The interaction occurred late in the third quarter after an incomplete pass to Evan Engram that preceded a punt.
• Nix finished 22-of-30 for 206 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, and the Broncos now pivot to Week 3 against the Chargers.