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Sean Payton on Broncos' play-calling in Davis Webb's debut: 'Lotta throws, not enough runs'

Following an AFC West division title last year, the Denver Broncos stumbled badly in their Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup, absorbing a 31-10 blowout defeat against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The divisional setback also served as the debut for offensive coordinator Davis Webb, who took over play-calling responsibilities and faced immediate pushback for an unbalanced attack that tilted far too heavily toward passing.

Head coach Sean Payton addressed the coaching dynamic afterward, noting that while he intends to support Webb, future game plans will feature specific directives rather than mere advice. Observers have questioned whether Payton might eventually reclaim the headset himself, but the veteran coach maintained public support for his coordinator despite acknowledging that Denver abandoned the ground game far too quickly.