Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was shown visibly angry at quarterback Russell Wilson after losing a game-defining fumble as the team lost 31-21 to the New York Jets.
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton displayed apparent frustration on the sideline as quarterback Russell Wilson’s fumble led to a defensive touchdown for the New York Jets. The Broncos’ hopes of a second-half comeback were dashed by the critical forced fumble late in the game, ultimately resulting in their 31-21 loss to the during Week 5 at Empower Field.
Wilson received the snap and escaped the pocket with less than a minute left in the game. Under the pressure of a pass rush, he tried to escape defensive end Carl Lawson and lost the ball on 2nd and 10, with the Broncos trailing 24-21. After the fumble, Jets cornerback Bryce Hall scooped up the ball to return it for a 39-yard touchdown.
Cameras quickly focused on Payton, capturing the moment he adjusted his microphone to pose a visibly agitated question to Wilson. A subsequent replay captured Wilson removing his helmet and turning to respond to Payton, although the exact content of their exchange remained challenging to discern.
