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Broncos' run game struggles against Packers in preseason matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Broncos' run game struggles against Packers in preseason matchup

Summary

The Denver Broncos failed to establish an effective rushing attack in their recent preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. Coach Sean Payton expressed concerns about the performance, noting issues with rushing numbers and penalties that contributed to third-and-long situations. Despite a strong debut from Jonah Coleman in a previous game versus the Falcons, the inconsistency of the run game continues to be a point of concern. Payton emphasized the importance of analyzing the performance and making necessary corrections as the regular season approaches.

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•Broncos' rushing attack was ineffective against the Packers.
•Sean Payton criticized penalties and rushing totals after the game.
•Jonah Coleman had an impressive debut in a previous matchup.
•Issues in the run game could impact the team's third-down performance.
•Broncos must evaluate and correct problems before the regular season.

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What they're saying

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Last week’s Reacts poll is a bit of a moot point after the Broncos did not showcase an electric rushing attack against the Packers the way they had against the Falcons. And so it goes with the run game in Denver. One week up, next week down. While everything must be filtered with the fact […]
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