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“Do you think the NFL wants this to go away ASAP?”: Tony Farmer raises concerns about Sean Payton’s viral kiss with Charissa Thompson

Sean Payton kissed Charissa Thompson on the cheek before the Denver Broncos-Seattle Seahawks Thursday Night Football game.

By Nick Igbokwe · Sportskeeda

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:02 AM

Key Things to Know

Tony Farmer raised concerns regarding Sean Payton kissing Charissa Thompson on the cheek before a game.
The incident occurred prior to a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks.
Video of the interaction between the Broncos head coach and the broadcaster went viral on social media.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sparked viral attention after kissing broadcaster Charissa Thompson on the cheek ahead of a Thursday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks. The interaction quickly circulated across social media platforms, leading Tony Farmer and others to raise questions about whether the NFL wants the issue handled swiftly.

The gesture drew immediate commentary from fans and analysts online following the broadcast. The article notes that the high-profile interaction gained substantial traction across social media, prompting public discussion and divided reactions surrounding the incident before the contest.

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