The Denver Broncos continued their impressive run with a 26-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The result improved their record to 7-2, extending their winning streak to five games.

As usual, head coach Sean Payton addressed reporters following the game. However, the press conference quickly took an unexpected and rather hilarious turn.

While answering questions, Payton suddenly interrupted himself after noticing something in the media room. Believing one of the reporters was smoking a cigarette, he immediately called them out.

"Could we not smoke in here? Please?"

The reporter, however, wasn't smoking anything. Payton had mistaken a pencil held in their mouth for a cigarette.

Realizing his mistake, the Broncos coach quickly apologized, admitting that he thought he had spotted someone smoking. The exchange brought laughter from the room, and Payton continued answering questions.

It was an amusing moment following another important Denver victory. The reporter, Denver Post's Sean Keeler, later confirmed that the two were perfectly fine and had laughed about the misunderstanding.

Sean Payton Addresses Broncos' Record-Breaking One-Score Winning Streak

Beyond the amusing press conference moment, Payton also discussed Denver's remarkable ability to win close games.

The victory over Carolina marked the Broncos' 16th consecutive win in games decided by eight points or fewer, an NFL record.

Payton acknowledged that the streak was remarkable but insisted that Denver's success wasn't simply down to luck.

"When those things keep falling your way, that's not by accident."

The Broncos now head into their bye week with a 7-2 record and plenty of momentum.

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Joseph Nithin