Denver’s record under Sean Payton in Weeks 1–3 is 2-8, compared with 30-12 in all other regular-season weeks. This season, the Broncos lost to Kansas City before beating Jacksonville; they next face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
Compared with his other non-playoff months, September is Bo Nix’s lowest month for completion percentage and passing yards, and his highest for turnovers; his QBR is also lower. The article provides no figures for these comparisons.
Defensive lineman Zach Allen said the Broncos had shown they could recover from slow starts, but warned they could not afford another slow start or lapse against a tough upcoming opponent.
