Sean Payton
Head Coach, Denver Broncos (DEN).
Quick Facts
- Role: Head Coach
- Team: Denver Broncos (DEN)
- NFL experience: 18 years
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Sean Payton enters his third season with the Denver Broncos after being named the 20th head coach in franchise history on Feb. 3, 2023. One of the winningest coaches and brightest offensive minds in NFL history, he enters his 18th season as a head coach after transforming the New Orleans Saints into a perennial contender for 15 seasons (2006-11, '13-21). He led the Saints to a victory in Super Bowl XLIV in 2009 and has 179 career wins as a head coach (170 regular season, 9 playoffs), tied for the 17th-most in NFL history.
Scheme & Fantasy Angle
Payton is regarded as one of the league's premier offensive minds, and Denver's offense runs on his philosophy. His system has historically produced fantasy-relevant skill players, making the Broncos' offensive personnel worth tracking for managers.