With a comfortable 21-3 lead over the Washington Commanders, the Denver Broncos finally appeared to be the revitalised squad.
However, in the second quarter, Broncos safety, Kareem Jackson got ejected for his hit that landed on tight end Logan Thomas.
Jackson was trying to stop him from scoring but the hit took a different turn.
Nevertheless, after collecting the ball, Thomas was able to score a touchdown. Things got worse for Sean Payton’s squad the rest of the way.
The Denver Broncos were leading the game with dominance but later on, the game turned in favor of the Washington Commanders. The Commanders won with aplomb and the end score was 33-35.
Sean Payton: I don't think anyone got deflated by Kareem Jackson ejection. https://t.co/L24PVVzlf4
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 18, 2023
According to ProFootballTalk, Payton was questioned by the media after the loss about whether Jackson’s dismissal marked a turning point for his team and he said, “You’d have to ask them . . . I don’t think anyone’s getting deflated,”
Thomas also suffered a concussion on Sunday, which increases the possibility of Jackson receiving more penalties in form of a suspension.
Broncos safety Jackson was already punished for a hit that injured Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in the first game.
However, the NFL will announce their decision on this later.
Payton regarding this matter said, “I don’t have an answer for you,”
“Those things happen so quickly and, from my vantage point, you just get to see it one time. You look up. They make the call, and you have to go with it.”
