Broncos defeat Falcons 27-7 in preseason opener amid Payton's jabs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Denver Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-7 in a preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14. Broncos head coach Sean Payton criticized the sparse attendance, noting empty seats during his post-game interview. The Falcons' offense struggled, failing to impress in front of their home crowd, which voiced dissatisfaction throughout the match. Payton's comments followed a longstanding rivalry, adding fuel to the ongoing narrative of the Falcons' challenges. The Broncos look to build momentum in their upcoming preseason matchups.
- •Sean Payton criticizes empty seats at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- •The game took place on August 14, 2026.
- •Falcons' offense struggled, leading to boos from the crowd.
- •This is part of a series of jabs from Payton towards the Falcons.
- •Next preseason matchups are crucial for both teams' preparations.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton trolls Falcons after Broncos' 27-7 preseason victory
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