With the NFL trade deadline now just over 24 hours away, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has downplayed the impact it has had on his schedule. “The next 24 hours for me will be just like last Monday,

After winning five of six to establish itself as a potential playoff contender, Denver (5-4) couldn't compete with a team that reached the AFC title game last season and features two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who carved up a Broncos defense that was ranked among the league's best.

Wherein wide receiver Courtland Sutton would throw a touchdown to quarterback Bo Nix, who made a leaping, contested catch over a Ravens defender — the only time they crossed paint in a humbling 41-10 blowout. After the game, Payton broke down the call to an inquiring media.