Broncos head coach/offensive play-caller Sean Payton went deep into his bag of tricks amid Sunday's loss to Baltimore and pulled out a treat: the unofficial "Denver Special." Wherein wide receiver Courtland Sutton would throw a touchdown to quarterback Bo Nix,

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.

Sean Payton couldn’t contain his admiration for Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton. In preparation for Denver’s road game against the Ravens on Sunday, the Broncos coach was amazed by Baltimore’s third-year safety and the problems he presents to offenses.