Payton May Reassess Broncos Play-Calling Role

The Denver Broncos fell to 2-2 after a 24-14 loss to San Francisco, extending concerns about an offense that scored just three points through three quarters and has struggled to run the ball and produce early. First-time play-caller Davis Webb remains in charge, but coach Sean Payton declined to offer a firm endorsement or rule out reconsidering the arrangement, saying the team reviews everything after each game and needs to find answers quickly. Denver’s offense has also struggled to counter defenses taking away deep passes, leaving quarterback Bo Nix reliant on checkdowns. Webb’s supporters point to his analytical approach and work ethic, while acknowledging that the learning curve for a first-time NFL play-caller can be uneven.