Broncos best and worst player grades in preseason win over Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The Denver Broncos played the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener on August 16, securing a 27-7 victory. Player grades from Pro Football Focus show standout performances from WR Courtland Sutton, who had three catches for 60 yards, and LB Jonah Elliss, who received a high defensive grade of 91.3. Other notable players include LT Garett Bolles (89.1) and RG Quinn Meinerz (82.0) offensively. Conversely, WR Kyrese Rowan (35.7) and OLB Nik Bonitto (30.1) received low marks. The game featured a strong showing from the Broncos’ first-team defense despite some individual struggles among players.
- •Broncos defeat Falcons 27-7 in preseason opener
- •Courtland Sutton earns highest offensive grade at 95.3
- •Jonah Elliss leads defense with a grade of 91.3
- •Kyrese Rowan and Nik Bonitto receive lowest grades at 35.7 and 30.1
- •Next up, Broncos prepare for another preseason matchup.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos PFF grades: Best, worst players in win vs. Falcons
"PFF says these players were the Broncos' best (and worst) performers against the Falcons.
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