Jaylen Waddle had a huge game on Sunday, and Broncos coach Sean Payton rewarded him with a game ball.

The Broncos traded for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle this offseason in order to add more explosiveness to their offense, but Waddle wasn't able to make a difference in their Week 1 loss to the Chiefs.

Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle tops 100 yards in win over Jacksonville ...

What a game for new Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle!

Many people are trying to explain Jaylen Waddle's Week 1 struggles. They're all missing the most important context.

The Denver Broncos snapped the Jacksonville Jaguars' nine-game regular-season winning streak with a 20-13 victory. Jaylen ...

The Broncos mostly stood pat this offseason, keeping most of the 2025 roster together. But it was two newcomers on offense who helped them beat the Jaguars.

After the game on Sunday, head coach Sean Payton told reporters: “I am glad he (Waddle) is ours”.

“You can see the explosiveness, the run after the catch, all of those things,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said, moments after handing Waddle the game ball in Denver’s victorious locker room. “I’m glad ...

After a quiet first game, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle answers the bell in the Denver Broncos' comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jaylen Waddle finally showed Broncos fans what he can bring to Denver’s offense. After a quiet Week 1 against the Chiefs, Waddle exploded against the Jaguars with eight receptions for 138 yards.

After Sunday's 20-13 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, new Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle gained even more respect for his quarterback.