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NEW ORLEANS — He let Bo Nix cook. It can be rationalized as a short week, limited practice reps, or just common sense. But in his domecoming on Thursday night, Sean Payton called a game that fit his fledgling rookie quarterback’s skillset. Who Dat? Not Drew dat. In his first time back as a coach in New Orleans since he quit in 2021, Payton crashed Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame luncheon during the day, then spent the evening proving he could win without him. It was with shock and delight that Broncos Country — many made this their one road trip as they ate and drank on Bourbon Street — watched one of the NFL’s worst offenses operate with urgency and simplicity. RELATED: Broncos dominate Saints, 33-10, in Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans This is why Saints fans told me they want Payton back.

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NEW ORLEANS — Gameday Sean did something rare a few minutes before kickoff Thursday night. He smiled. Sean Payton, always intense and notoriously so on game days, briefly let his guard down along the visiting sideline. He hugged his kids and his former quarterback. He gave out some high fives. He shared a warm embrace with Saints owner Gayle Benson.

Stat line: 16 for 26, 164 passing yards; 10 carries, 75 rushing yards Highlight: Javonte Williams wasn’t the only one having success running the football. Nix set the tone on the first play of the game scrambling for 14 yards. In the third quarter, Nix took a designed run off left tackle 32 yards down the sideline to set up Williams’ 5-yard touchdown run to take a 26-3 lead.

Initial thoughts from the Broncos’ 33-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 7 at Caesars Superdome: 1. Bo was bad, and it didn’t matter: It wasn’t a bad opening drive for Bo Nix. It was a brutal one. The Broncos’ rookie QB threw one ball that landed at his receiver’s feet.

The Nuggets wrapped up their 2024 preseason with a 132-126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday at Target Center, finishing 1-4. Denver’s starters played most of the game, while Minnesota coach Chris Finch rested his. The Nuggets have a week without competition now before they open their 2024-25 season against the Thunder on Oct.