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The Fake Punt That Almost Was | Denver Broncos News
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
In a jaw-dropping playoff thriller, the Broncos stunned Josh Allen and the Bills with an overtime field goal — a win set up by an interception, but almost derailed by Sean Payton’s audacious fourth-down gamble. He’d planned a “Rutgers Special” fake punt from his own 38-yard line, a move so bold it would’ve been a career-defining moment — if it worked. But the players talked him out of it, sensing the Bills’ defense was too strong. Payton still believes it was the right call. This episode dives into the gutsy, high-stakes decision that could’ve rewritten history — and why Payton’s fearless approach keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aac5c72ba5badfc6