{
  "id": 9844640,
  "title": "Broncos have proven they can rebound after slow starts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/broncos-have-proven-they-can-rebound-after-slow-starts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T22:03:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/broncos-proven-rebound-slow-starts-220334350.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Denver Broncos, under head coach Sean Payton, have demonstrated their ability to overcome poor starts to the season. After losing their Week 1 match to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Broncos bounced back with a victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This result raised the team's September record to 2-8 under Payton's tenure in 2024, a stretch that has been marked by slow starts. However, Payton's record during other months of the year paints a different picture, with a 30-12 win-loss record in all other months and weeks. This track record has secured the Broncos playoff berths and championship expectations in their fourth season under Payton's leadership.\n\nZach Allen, All-Pro defensive line, commented on the team's resilience after their September slow start. He noted that the Broncos' ability to overcome such starts has been a recurring theme over the past three years. Allen went on to stress that the team cannot afford any further slow starts or lapses, especially as they gear up for a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. The Broncos' success in overcoming initial setbacks is a testament to their strength and resilience, despite the challenges posed by their performance in the initial weeks of the season.",
  "summary": "Broncos coach Sean Payton and QB Bo Nix don't have strong records in September, but they've been much better from October to December.",
  "key_points": [
    "Broncos overcome slow starts in September",
    "Sean Payton's record shows resilience in other months",
    "Zach Allen highlights team's ability to bounce back"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}