Sean Payton’s 4th Down Gamble That Changed the AFC Championship
Sean Payton’s 4th Down Gamble That Changed the AFC Championship  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Mon Jan 26 2026
Description: The moment that flipped the game. Sean Payton’s 4th down decision near the goal line looms large as the Broncos never score again. Evan, Tiki, and Sean react to Payton’s explanation, dissect the play call, and debate whether aggression made sense with a backup quarterback and points at a premium. Listener calls weigh in on old-school football, weather chaos, and whether that 4th down choice still looks defensible once the snow took over.