Why do the Broncos rank in the bottom 10 of the NFL in penalties? And how does Sean Payton fix it?
On The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay break down the Broncos’ severe penalty problem — 17 accepted penalties in just two games, 20 total flags, and 8 pre‑snap penalties that rank among the NFL’s worst. Denver is on pace for a staggering 68 pre‑snap penalties this season, and the lack of discipline is threatening to undo everything they’ve built.
The guys debate whether this is a coaching issue, a player accountability issue, or simply a bad habit that Denver can’t shake. With tougher opponents ahead, including the Rams, can the Broncos fix this before it costs them games? Or is this the fatal flaw that could sink their season?
This is the full breakdown of tension, frustration, and the urgent need for Denver to put their penalty addiction in “rehab” before it’s too late.
Broncos rank among NFL’s worst in penalties
20 flags in 2 games, 17 accepted
8 pre‑snap penalties already
On pace for 68 pre‑snap penalties this season
Broncos Country — weigh in:
• How dangerous is this penalty crisis
• What must Denver do to fix it
• And will this flaw cost them games against better teams
