Story update: The incident was addressed by both Sean Payton and Bo Nix after the game. Read their reactions here and here. See our original post below.
After failing to connect on a deep pass to rookie wide receiver Troy Frankin in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix had a heated moment with coach Sean Payton on the sideline.
Here’s a sampling of how Twitter/X reacted to the sideline spat:
Broncos HC Sean Payton and rookie QB Bo Nix had this exchange on the sideline after Denver punted in their last drive.
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/CxGDEA023i
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 6, 2024
Bo Nix has had ENOUGH of Sean Payton.pic.twitter.com/aBR62xPN09
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 6, 2024
Bo Nix and Sean Payton are having a heated talk with the rest of the Broncos' WRs on the sideline.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 6, 2024
That one sparked some frustration on the #Broncos sideline. Bo Nix was hot. Troy Franklin was, too. Sean Payton came over and looked like he had words for Nix.
Courtland Sutton playing peacemaker.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 6, 2024
I'm a bigger fan of Bo Nix now that I've seen him yell at Sean Payton
— EmpathyGary (@MichaelSmartGuy) October 6, 2024
Bo ain’t having it with Sean !! That’s the passion I wanted to see !
— Phillip Lindsay (@I_CU_boy) October 6, 2024
I for one love Bo Nix not being afraid to go at Sean Payton
— Luke (@Luke_Contreras5) October 6, 2024
I'm no fan of sean Payton but lol okay bo nix
— joey (@KnuckleJoey) October 6, 2024
I actually like seeing Bo Nix heated on the sidelines witn Sean Payton. He clearly cares and that matters #BroncosCountry
— 𝚕𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚌 (@MermaidDreamsx) October 6, 2024
I love Bo Nix giving Sean Payton shit on the sideline. He’s a competitor. Russ would tuck his tail
— Denver Broncos 365 (@DailyBroncos) October 6, 2024
I love it, remember when Russ just took it from Sean? This is healthy and a sign of confidence from Bo Nix if you ask me pic.twitter.com/p2Yn39gjCr
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) October 6, 2024
Broncos QB Bo Nix was PISSED at head coach Sean Payton. pic.twitter.com/sbLCJHMgP6
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) October 6, 2024
Bo Nix yellin at Sean Payton really doesn't seem like a smart move
— Buffy Miller (@buffym04) October 6, 2024
Bo Nix being vocal like that to Sean Payton is exactly what you want to see. Love that from the rookie.
— Predominantly Orange (@PredomOrange) October 6, 2024
I don’t know what they’re saying but I side with Nix yelling at Sean Payton pic.twitter.com/GDLFj6O6jh
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) October 6, 2024
I LOVE seeing this fire from Bo Nix. And I would bet Sean Payton likes it too.pic.twitter.com/CChDaql9gU
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) October 6, 2024
I actually love this from Bo Nix. 🔥🔥🔥
Sean Payton’s going to get heated on the sideline but if you really believe you’re right…give it back. Shows how competitive they both are. pic.twitter.com/dishUG86xP
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) October 6, 2024
All Bo Nix had to do was yell at Sean Payton.
And suddenly all is right in Broncos Country.
— Matt Schubert (@MattDSchubert) October 6, 2024
Ever since this occurred:
Nix has blown this game out of the water and this offense has scored
A pissed off Bo is one hell of a Bo 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sZGK2nuxIg
— Jordan Lopez (@JordanTLopez) October 6, 2024
Bo Nix talking to Sean Payton how Sean Payton used to talk to Russell Wilson! My how the tables have turn.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) October 6, 2024
Nix threw a deep pass to the end zone that was dropped by Franklin. Nix and Payton then exchanged words on the sideline after the play.
Sideline views after the Troy Franklin drop: Nix looks worked up, Courtland Sutton being a great teammate, as usual. #BroncosCountry @KKTV11News pic.twitter.com/zhyHM8Izc1
— Jessica Kay Mendoza (@JessicaKayTV) October 6, 2024
Broncos fans will recall Payton also having heated moments on the sideline with former Denver quarterback Russell Wilson last fall. Payton downplayed his outbursts against Wilson last season. We’ll see what the coach has to say about Nix’s heated moment after Sunday’s game.
The Broncos were beating the Raiders 20-10 during the exchange and Denver went on to secure a 34-18 win. Nix finished the day with two touchdown passes and another score on the ground.
