HC Sean Payton on earning AFC's No. 1 seed: 'It's a big deal'

Head Coach Sean Payton talks to the media following the Broncos' 19-3 win over the Chargers about earning the top seed in the conference for the postseason and more.

Cornerback Pat Surtain II speaks to the media after the Broncos' Week 18 win about clinching the No. 1 seed and more.

Quarterback Bo Nix speaks with the media after Denver's 19-3 win over the Chargers about the advantage of the top seed in the postseason and more.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto speaks to the media after the Broncos' win over the Chargers about his strip-sack, Denver's ability to force turnovers and more.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto speaks with the local media after earning recognition from the local Denver PFWA Chapter as the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award winner and Demaryius Team MVP Award winner.

Head Coach Sean Payton addresses the media on Friday before Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers.

Watch as Broncos Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph and Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Special Teams Coach Darren Rizzi speak with the media ahead of Sunday's Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton meets the media to talk about keeping a narrow focus, the opportunity to earn the top seed in the AFC and more.

Cornerback Pat Surtain II meets the media to talk about the potential of playing against Chargers quarterback Trey Lance, how the Broncos can force more takeaways and more.

Head Coach Sean Payton meets the media to talk about how the team keeps its focus regardless of who the Chargers might rest, how he approaches game strategy and more.

Quarterback Bo Nix meets the media to talk about the Broncos' opportunity to clinch the AFC's top seed in the postseason, the challenges the team has faced and more.

Inside linebacker Alex Singleton talks to the media about winning the AFC West, the challenge facing the Chargers and more.

Tight end Adam Trautman talks to the media about the importance of clinching home-field advantage, winning the AFC West and more.

Head Coach Sean Payton speaks to the media about the Broncos winning the AFC West, the team's chase for the No. 1 seed and more.

Head Coach Sean Payton speaks to the media after the Broncos' 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Quarterback Bo Nix speaks to the media after the Broncos' 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Head Coach Sean Payton meets the media on Tuesday to talk about the Broncos' focus ahead of a crucial Week 17 game against the Chiefs, the team's six Pro Bowl Games selections and more.

Watch as Broncos Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph and Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Special Teams Coach Darren Rizzi speak with the media ahead of Thursday's Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Quarterback Bo Nix meets the media on Tuesday to share how he prepares during a short week, his thoughts on his teammates who were selected to the Pro Bowl Games and more.

Cornerback Pat Surtain II meets the media on Tuesday to talk about his fourth career Pro Bowl selection, wide receiver Courtland Sutton's play this season and more.

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton meets the media on Tuesday to discuss being selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, how he got the news from Head Coach Sean Payton and more.

Guard Quinn Meinerz meets the media on Tuesday to talk about being selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, tackle Garett Bolles also receiving that recognition and more.

Head Coach Sean Payton addresses the media about how Denver will respond from Sunday's loss and more.

Quarterback Bo Nix talks to the media after the Broncos' Week 16 loss to the Jaguars.

Head Coach Sean Payton talks the media following the Broncos' Week 16 loss to the Jaguars.