Bo Nix and Sean Payton in furious sideline clash as Denver Broncos face Las Vegas Raiders

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix appeared to come to blows with his head coach Sean Payton in Sunday's win against Las Vegas Raiders.

The rookie appeared to be furious with the call to punt in a drive in the third quarter. Nix could be seen in animated discussion with Payton with his helmet still on. Broncos assistants could be seen intervening, appearing to tell Nix to walk away and Payton even had his hand on Nix to try and get him to keep his distance.

Despite his fury, Nix and the Broncos were having a good game and were leading 20-10 at the time of the incident. 

Nix gave an amusing response when asked about the incident after the game, saying: 'Yeah he turned and looked at me and said "I love you" and I said "I love you" back. 

Payton, for his part, said: 'There's still a little bit of Ferris Bueller in these players that you've got to get rid of. Sometimes it is my love language.' 

But many former NFL players watching the incident from home thought it was actually a positive sign for Nix and the Broncos. 

Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel praised Nix for standing his ground against Payton, writing on X: 'I actually love this from Bo Nix.

'Sean Payton’s going to get heated on the sideline but if you really believe you’re right…give it back. Shows how competitive they both are.'

Ryan Clark also wrote on X: Bo Nix talking to Sean Payton how Sean Payton used to talk to Russell Wilson! My how the tables have turn.'

Tyler Polumbus, who won the Super Bowl with the Broncos, said: 'I love it, remember when Russ just took it from Sean? This is healthy and a sign of confidence from Bo Nix if you ask me.'

Skip Bayless, meanwhile, tweeted: 'If your name isn't Drew Brees, Sean Payton is going to yell at you if you're his quarterback. Ask Russell Wilson. Sean hand-picked Bo Nix to be his puppet QB.

'Now that Denver is 3-2, the rookie puppet is developing a mind of his own.'

And moments later, Nix went out and threw a dime to Josh Reynolds for his first Broncos touchdown, extending the team's lead by seven. 

They ended up winning the game 34-18, moving to 3-2 for the season with their third straight victory. 

Nix ended the game with 206 yards, scoring one touchdown himself as well as finding Reynolds after clashing with Payton.