Wherein wide receiver Courtland Sutton would throw a touchdown to quarterback Bo Nix, who made a leaping, contested catch over a Ravens defender — the only time they crossed paint in a humbling 41-10 blowout. After the game, Payton broke down the call to an inquiring media.

Facing a fourth-and-goal from the Baltimore Ravens' 2-yard line, quarterback Bo Nix took the snap, handed the ball to running back Javonte Williams, who then flipped the ball to wide receiver Courtland Sutton.

In a matchup against the Broncos’ toughest opponent to date, Bo Nix showed glimpses of the franchise quarterback Denver hopes it drafted, but not near enough to keep up with Lamar Jackson and the high-flying Ravens.