Renck: Doubts remain about Broncos offense. Time for Sean Payton’s vindication

KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 25: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton calls a timeout in the third quarter during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, December 25, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)On a forgettable Thursday night, the Broncos became Raiders of the Lost Art.

They won, beating Las Vegas, despite finishing with more penalties (11) than first downs (10). There is winning ugly, and there is delivering a victory while looking like Freddy Krueger.

In the six games since, the Broncos have averaged 24.5 points per game. As the excitement bubbles about the postseason, it is important to remember how…