A video circulating on social media shows Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton throwing a challenge flag before the next play during a recent game. The incident has drawn attention to the NFL's rulebook provisions regarding coach's challenges and the timing of flag throws.
According to the NFL rulebook, a coach must throw the challenge flag before the next snap or kick. The video appears to capture Payton's flag throw in relation to this timing requirement. Broncos Wire reported on the play, noting the rulebook context for the sequence.
The specific game, opponent, and quarter of the incident were not detailed in the initial report. The NFL's challenge system allows coaches two challenges per game, with a third awarded if both initial challenges are successful. Challenges must be initiated before the two-minute warning of each half, after which replay reviews are initiated solely by the replay official.
