Broncos' Sean Payton calls New Year's Eve 'the most overrated holiday' ahead of crucial Chargers game

"I didn't know it was New Year's Eve," he said before letting his true feelings about the day be known. "The most overrated holiday, honestly. Like, seriously. I didn't know it was New Year's Eve."

"I do find what's interesting is as we get older and you're coaching younger players, these guys are much more in tune to their bodies. Today's generation doesn't drink as much. They're in tune to their sleep… They handle all this stuff tremendously."

The Broncos earned their first AFC West title in a decade after the Houston Texans defeated the Chargers on Saturday. Because they hold the tiebreaker over the New England Patriots, a win on Sunday will secure the top seed in the AFC. 

That means home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs and a first-round bye.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.