Payton laments FG block attempt that led to leverage penalty

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Monday morning the game officials made "the correct call" on a Denver penalty during a 60-yard field goal attempt Sunday, a penalty that gave the Indianapolis Colts a second chance at the game winner on the last play of a 29-28 Broncos loss.

Broncos outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman was flagged for leverage on the 60-yard attempt with three seconds left in regulation and the Broncos clinging to a 28-26 lead. The kick was short, but Tillman put his left hand on the player lined up at right guard on the kick -- Dalton Tucker -- and leaped to try to block the kick.

The Indianapolis Colts scored a game-winning field…