
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has faced intense scrutiny after a controversial fourth-down decision during the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, a move many believe cost his team a shot at Super Bowl 60.
With a blizzard looming over Empower Field at Mile High, Payton opted for an aggressive play rather than a seemingly straightforward field goal, a choice that ultimately backfired in Denver’s 10-7 defeat.