Sean Payton handed offensive playcalling to Broncos coordinator Davis Webb for the first time in Payton’s head-coaching career. Payton said he believed the move would help Denver, whose offense has struggled early in 2026 and was outgained by the Rams by over 200 yards at half.
Payton made the change in the offseason after Denver went 14-3 in 2025. He said he wanted to keep Webb as offensive coordinator and believed Webb was capable; Webb, 31, was calling plays in the NFL for the first time.
Denver started slowly against Kansas City in Week 1 and Jacksonville in Week 2, though it rallied late to win the Jaguars game. Fans and commentators criticized Webb’s playcalling. The article says continued struggles could lead Payton to take back the responsibility, but describes that as a possibility.
