NFL news: Broncos’ Sean Payton penalized after colliding with official

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was at fault for a penalty awarded to the staff within the third quarter of their sport in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.

The Broncos’ bench was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty when Payton was standing on the white line of the sideline when an NFL official collided with him. The collision occurred after Broncos defenseman Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Patrick Mahomes.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches from the sidelines in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/AP Photograph)

The down decide did not seem to see Payton as the 2 collided. He obtained again up and threw the flag at Payton. It didn’t seem that both man was injured in the course of the play.

The unsportsmanlike conduct penalty was considered one of two known as after McMillian intercepted Mahomes’ move. Kansas Metropolis accepted an unlawful blindside block penalty that was additionally known as in opposition to Denver.

The Broncos did not appear bothered by the flag. Quarterback Bo Nix led the Broncos on an 11-play, 89-yard landing drive after the turnover. Broncos working again Jaleel McLaughlin ran for a four-yard landing to take the lead.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton on the sideline in the course of the first quarter of the sport in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at Empower Area at Mile Excessive on Nov. 16, 2025. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Pictures)

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Kansas Metropolis tied the sport on the following drive. Working again Kareem Hunt was pushed into the tip zone after a two-yard rating.

Each groups had been searching for a win of their essential AFC West matchup.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works the sidelines in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/AP Photograph)

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The Broncos would keep their stranglehold on the division lead with the win. A win would hold the Chiefs within the hunt for the playoffs.

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