The costly era with the is likely ending.Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler, was expected to help bring the Broncos back to the glory days of John Elway and Peyton Manning when he was traded by the to Denver for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback and two others in 2022.Instead, coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday he was benching Wilson in favor of , as the 7-8 Broncos face long odds to make the playoffs (8% chance).RELATED: Broncos bench Ru sell WilsonADVERTISEMENT News of Wilson's Russell Martin Jersey benching moved the line for Denver's home game against the on Sunday.Denver went from a 6-point favorite to a 3.5-point favorite.The Broncos' moneyine odds went from -278 (bet $10 to win $13.60 total) to -183 (bet $10 to win $15.46 total), while the Chargers went from +225 (bet $10 to win Maury Wills Jersey $32.50 total) to +151 (bet $10 to win $25.10 total).The total went from 38.5 combined points scored to 37.5.Denver's Super Bowl odds remained at +70000 (bet $10 to win $7,010 total).Is the Broncos benching Ru sell Wilson disrespectful? Chargers @ Broncos (4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS)Point spread:Broncos -3.5 (Broncos favored to win by more than 3.5 points, otherwise Chargers cover)Moneyline:Broncos -182 favorites to win(bet $10 to win $15.46 total);Chargers+151 underdogs to win(bet $10 to win $25.10 total)Total:37.5 points scored by both teams combinedFINAL LAC 9 DEN 16 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL Los Angeles Chargers LAC +3.5 +154 O 39 Denver Broncos DEN -3.5 -181 U 39 Wilson signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension with the Broncos on Sept. 1 of last year. But Wilson's 11-19 record as a starter with the Broncos and ma sive salary have apparently outweighed the quarterback's on-field contributions in Payton's eyes."I think we have to separate who Ru sell Wilson is from what Ru sell Wilson has actually done over the past few years," said , co-host of FOX's "Ru sell Wilson has been a great player in this league, he has been a face of theleague. Yes, he does ki s babies and Enrique Hernandez Jersey we love that. We love that he's a Man of the Year (in 2020). We love that he's a great representation for the NFL. But this is a results-driven busine s."Wilson is guaranteed $39 million in 2024 whether he is with the team or not, but he also has an additional $37 million that would become guaranteed if he is on the roster in March."You can Ross Stripling Jersey sit there and talk about all the things he has done and all the things he's done in the past," FOX Sports NFL analyst said, "but right now, what you're paying him versus the production that you're getting. Those two things don't match up. They don't align."Broncos bench Ru sell Wilson for final two games of the season , host of FOX's said Payton is cutting his lo ses by benching Wilson."By getting rid of Ru s, what you're saying is, the GM currently who Sean didn't hire you me sed up," Cowherd said. "You gave up players, you gave up draft picks. It's not exactly a vote of confidence by Sean Payton toward the GM he inherited."What will Payton and the Broncos do at QB moving forward? Denver is projected to have the 15th pick, meaning they won't have a shot at the top QBs in the 2024 draft cla s.In addition, Denver doesn't have much draft capital after the trade with the Seahawks to try and move up."It always sounds nice to get rid of a player and move up and Yasmani Grandal Jersey do better," Taylor said. "But quarterbacks, you know, there's not like a quarterback store that you can go to. And if there was, it's quite empty. It's not usually stocked."Follow FOX Sports for the latest news in the NFL and other sports.