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Mike Macdonald reveals Sean Payton accused Seahawks of a Spygate-like scandal
Macdonald said Seattle gathered about 100 fan-posted Broncos practice clips and used them to scout Denver before the 2024 opener.
- Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald revealed the Seahawks gathered roughly 100 plays from fan-posted Broncos training camp clips on social media to scout Denver before their 2024 season opener.
- Broncos coach Sean Payton privately accused the Seahawks of cheating during the 2024 season, referencing the New England Patriots' Spygate scandal and threatening to go public with allegations.
- Macdonald, in his head-coaching debut, led Seattle to a 26-20 victory, holding Denver to 231 total yards and Nix to 138 passing yards on 38 attempts.
- Payton backed down from his accusations after running into Macdonald at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, where the tension between the two head coaches dissipated.
- The Denver Broncos will host the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6 on "Thursday Night Football" on Oct. 15, reuniting Macdonald and Payton in a matchup of two top playoff seeds.
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Mike Macdonald Claims Seahawks Threatened Sean Payton with a Lawsuit Over Cheating Accusations
Seattle Seahawks’ Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos in 2024 was unforgettable, as a 26-20 victory gave Mike Macdonald his first win as an NFL head coach. Now, the head coach has revealed that the “funny story” behind that win almost became a legal battle with head coach Sean Payton and the Broncos. “Funny […]
·Lewes, United States
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Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald says Broncos’ Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024
Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald said recently that Broncos coach Sean Payton accused him of cheating in 2024 after the Seahawks gathered video clips of Denver’s plays during training camp.
·Denver, United States
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Mike Macdonald Says Sean Payton Threatened 'Spygate' Accusation After Seahawks Used Fan Videos to Scout Denver's Offense
Coaches typically exchange pleasantries before each NFL game. But that may not be the case on October 15, when the Seahawks face the Broncos.
·Los Angeles, United States
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