Broncos HC Sean Payton Admits What Concerns Him About the Jets
Many people around the NFL are dismissing the New York Jets in Week 6 vs. the Denver Broncos. But not Sean Payton.
The Broncos' head coach echoed his quarterback, Bo Nix, on Friday, relative to the mythical "trap game" in the NFL (see the video above). Nix said he doesn't believe in trap games, while Payton emphasized how the talent level in the NFL is so off the charts that no opponent can be taken for granted.
The Jets signed quarterback Justin Fields, and they've stayed committed to the run game with Breece Hall. Plus, one of Payton's former coaching pupils, Aaron Glenn, is now the head coach in New York.
Glenn has been in the inner sanctum of Payton's coaching staff and knows how the sausage gets made. The truth is, the Jets present some threats that Payton finds concerning.
“There are a number of things. Obviously, they’re running the ball extremely well, really well. We’ve seen Fields and his explosiveness," Payton said on Friday. "He’s involved in the run game. I think the runner [Hall] is having one of his better seasons. The young receiver [Garrett Wilson] is explosive. The run game is going to be really important."
The Fields/Hall Tandem
Hall has 352 rushing yards and his averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Fields has more than double the rushing yards that Nix has through five games. The Jets rank third in the NFL, rushing for 144.4 yards per game.
New York's offensive has been sputtering when it comes to the pass, but they're a force to be reckoned with on the ground. And just when opponents start loading the box, and selling out to stop the run, that's when the Jets dial up a play-action shot for Wilson to hit Wilson for chunk yardage.
However, if the Broncos can stop the Jets' run game, it's hard to see Fields having himself a day. The Broncos have an excellent defense, but the unit has been inconsistent through five games.
The Glenn Factor
Payton also pointed to his own side of the street when it came to sharing some of the concerns he has about this game, before focusing on the challenge that is Glenn. Payton admires how hard the Jets are playing for Glenn, even if it's yet to come together.
"Offensively, that first half last week, eliminating some of the self-inflicted, the things that slow you down or keep you from getting momentum," Payton said. "They do a really good job in the special teams phase. The other thing is this, and I’ve known Aaron Glenn a long time. As a player, he was with us in Dallas, and then luckily, I was able to hire him as a coach. You see a team that’s playing their tails off. A different type team relative to their structure compared to last week. But nonetheless, the focus is really on us and being ready to go.”
Long story short, the Broncos can't afford to sleep on the Jets. And they won't — not with a veteran coach like Payton leading the way and keeping everyone's mind right.
BREAKING NEWS: New York Giants' Quarterback Jaxson Dart Stuns Passengers with Heartfelt Gesture on Flight, Moves Everyone to Tears
The NFL world is abuzz after New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart made an unexpected, heartwarming gesture on a commercial flight that has left both passengers and flight attendants in awe. Known for his impressive on-field performance, Dart has now proven that his leadership extends beyond the football field with a simple act of kindness that touched the lives of those around him.
As the flight was preparing for takeoff, Dart, who was seated in first class, noticed a young mother struggling to calm her crying child in the economy section. Without hesitation, Dart made his way to the back of the plane to offer his assistance. He took a seat next to the mother and spent the next few minutes helping to soothe the child, even offering the mother some advice on calming techniques.
The passengers around him were immediately struck by Dart’s natural warmth and selflessness. “He didn’t need to do that,” one witness recalled. “He didn’t seek attention. He just saw someone in need and did what he could to help. It was incredible.”
But that wasn’t all. As the plane cruised at altitude, Dart made an even bigger gesture that would forever be etched in the memories of those onboard. After ensuring the mother and child were comfortable, Dart quietly returned to his first-class seat. Moments later, flight attendants were in shock when they saw him leave his seat and quietly approach the mother with a surprise: a signed Giants jersey for the child, along with a handwritten note that read: “Never stop dreaming, and always believe in yourself.”
The note left the mother speechless, as her child smiled in awe at the surprise gift. “It wasn’t about the jersey,” the mother said. “It was the fact that he took the time to care, to listen, and to make my child feel special. That kind of kindness is rare.”
Flight attendants, who had witnessed the entire exchange, were also moved by Dart’s humility. “You hear about athletes doing good things, but to see it up close—it really hit us all,” one attendant said, wiping away tears. “He didn’t seek praise, didn’t make a spectacle of it. He just did it out of pure kindness.”
The news of Dart’s compassionate actions has spread quickly, with fans from all over the NFL community praising the young quarterback. “Jaxson Dart is more than just a great quarterback; he’s a role model for all of us,” one fan tweeted. “This is the kind of leadership we need in sports—on and off the field.”
As the Giants’ season continues to unfold, Jaxson Dart has already proven that true greatness goes beyond touchdowns and stats. His actions show that leadership is about character, empathy, and the willingness to make a difference in someone else’s life, even in the smallest of ways.
