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Sean Payton takes back Broncos’ offensive playcalling duties
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has taken back the job of calling offensive plays from coordinator Davis Webb.
Webb had taken over the role in the offseason, but Payton made the change after the team’s first four games.
Denver is 2-2, and its offense has struggled to score, run the ball and create big plays.
Payton said his experience and instincts led him to make the change, and he has expressed confidence in Webb’s future as a head coach.
Webb said losing the role is disappointing, but he will continue to help with weekly operations and game planning.
The Broncos now hope the change will improve the offense and help quarterback Bo Nix.
Their next game is against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Sean Payton has taken back playcalling duties for the Denver Broncos’ offense after Davis Webb called plays for the first four games of the season.
Payton said the change was driven by his instincts and the offense’s struggles.
The Broncos were 2-2 after four games and ranked near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories.
Webb said losing the role was not ideal but that he was excited to see how the team responds.
Webb will remain involved in weekly operations and game-plan discussions.
- Who
- Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Davis Webb.
- What
- Payton took back the offense’s playcalling duties after Webb held the role for four games.
- When
- Payton announced the change on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- Where
- Denver, Colorado.
- Why
- Payton cited his instincts and the offense’s struggles, including a lack of consistency in the run game and difficulties on first down.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We'll make a change offensively; I'll call the plays
It’s not ideal, but in the same breath, it’s exciting because we’re 2-2 in the first four games.
excited to see how our team responds
He’s going to be one.
Payton handed playcalling duties to Davis Webb.
Payton decided to take back the playcalling role as the Broncos went 2-2.
Payton met with Webb, the offensive players and staff before game-planning for the Chargers.
Payton announced that he would call the plays.
Webb said the change was not ideal but that he was excited to see how the team responds.
- Broncos record
- 2-2 after four games
- Webb’s playcalling tenure
- Four games
- Scoring offense ranking
- 27th in the league
- Rushing yards per game ranking
- 29th in the league
- Next opponent
- Los Angeles Chargers
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