Sean Payton won seven NFC South division titles and reached three NFC championship games during his time with the New Orleans Saints.
Now drives the Denver BroncosPayton has faced some familiar faces this season as the NFL schedule rotation has AFC West teams facing NFC South teams in 2024.
So far, the Broncos are 3-0 against Payton’s old division with a 26-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a 33-10 win over the Saints and a 28-14 win over the Carolina Panthers . After winning previous matchups by combined scores of 87-31, Denver will look to complete an NFC South sweep when the Atlanta Falcons visit this weekend.
Payton was asked during his press briefing Wednesday if he was very competitive against teams in his old division.
“I don’t think so,” Payton said. “That’s a good question. There have been so many changes. Atlanta is new offensively and defensively. Carolina is new. Tampa certainly with Todd [Bowles] but I don’t think so – you might know some staff. The New Orleans thing was different, but I don’t think the other three were the same. They’re just the next team, and you dive into the scheme, you dive into the players and who’s doing what well. That would be my answer.
Sunday’s game will be televised regionally on Fox (see the television map). Playing at home, the Broncos are considered light favorites during week 11.
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