When the New Orleans Saints announced earlier this year that Drew Brees was being added to their Hall of Fame, the quarterback was given the choice of picking the game that he would be honored during the 2024 season.

NFL insider Josina Anderson reports Sean Payton’s return is all that’s being discussed in New Orleans. It likely isn’t anticipation of catching up, either:

Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10.

But that didn't stop their old head coach Sean Payton from basking in it. They were outscored by their former kicker, Wil Lutz, alone as he tallied 12 points in his own right to the Saints' 10 points as a team.

And Payton left no doubt as to how emotional the end of the night will be for him. During an interview with Amazon Prime's Charissa Thompson that aired before the game, Payton got choked up when former Saints players such as linebacker Demario Davis and defensive end Cameron Jordan were mentioned.

With his latest win, Payton became one of just eight NFL coaches to beat all 32 teams. “It means you’ve coached in two different places,” Payton said. Having beat all 32 teams, Payton joins a fraternity that also includes Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy, John Fox, Mike Holmgren, Bill Parcells, Mike Shanahan and Andy Reid.

There are so many games ahead of us,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said of the Saints’ slump. “They will bounce back.”