Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton is not eager to celebrate despite claiming the AFC's top seed for the first time in a decade.

The Broncos officially stamped a No. 1 seed in a 14-3 season at Empower Field on Sunday, the triumphant result of a few-month march that’s featured overwhelming amounts of bit fingernails and bouncing knees in Denver.

Seaon Payton issued a clear message to the Broncos and the NFL, and a precautionary note as his team enters the playoffs No. 1.

The Denver Broncos have set a franchise record with 64 sacks this season, but head coach Sean Payton isn't focused on the numbers.

When the Denver Broncos poached center Sam Mustipher off the Chargers' practice squad last week, many assumed the team was attempting to gain a competitive advantage ahead of its regular-season finale versus Los Angeles. A theory on which Broncos head coach Sean Payton dumped a bucket of cold water.

Sean Payton calls New Year's Eve the "most overrated holiday" as Denver Broncos focus on playoffs and potential AFC top seed with win over Chargers Sunday.

Sean Payton spoke candidly following his team’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17 on “Thursday Night Football.”

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 16: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has a word with quarterback Bo Nix (10) before a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 16, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. | Dustin Brandford / IMAGO / Icon Sportswire