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Sean Payton Defends Jarrett Nix Ahead of Chiefs Start

8/28/2026

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton defended quarterback Jarrett Nix on social media.
Analyst Geoff Schwartz said Nix won’t improve because he can’t push the ball downfield.
Nix led the league with seven game-winning drives, completed 63.4% for 3,931 yards, 25 TDs, 11 INTs.
He will start Week 1 Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton defended quarterback Jarrett Nix on social media.
Analyst Geoff Schwartz said Nix won’t improve because he can’t push the ball downfield.
Nix led the league with seven game-winning drives, completed 63.4% for 3,931 yards, 25 TDs, 11 INTs.
He will start Week 1 Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.