Russell Wilson was on the field a lot longer in the Denver Broncos' preseason opener than most people would have predicted, but head coach Sean Payton did it for a very simple reason.
Speaking to reporters after Friday's 18-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Payton explained he "wanted to score" when he sent Wilson and the first-team offense out for a fourth series.
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