Sean Payton Leads Broncos Back to Playoffs After Nine-Year Absence

The Denver Broncos, under Payton’s guidance, prepare for a wild-card matchup against the Buffalo Bills in a season marked by a remarkable turnaround.

The Denver Broncos ended a nine-year playoff drought, finishing the regular season with a 10-7 record under head coach Sean Payton.
Payton, in his second season with the Broncos, emphasized resilience and mental toughness as key components for playoff success, particularly for the team's younger players.
Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and a young, hungry roster have been credited with fueling the Broncos' unexpected resurgence this season.
The team earned five All-Pro selections, their highest total since 1996, with standout performances from Pat Surtain II, Quinn Meinerz, and Marvin Mims Jr., among others.
The Broncos face the second-seeded Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card round, with Payton urging his team to focus on execution and teamwork in a challenging playoff environment.