Broncos shine in preseason opener against Falcons

The Denver Broncos played their first preseason game of 2026, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 27-7 in Atlanta. The Broncos took a strong lead, heading into halftime at 24-0 before the second half saw limited scoring. Key players included quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who completed nine of 15 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown, and linebacker Red Murdock, who led the team with eight tackles. However, the special teams unit faced difficulties, particularly with a missed field goal and a fumbled snap. Players will look to build on this performance in upcoming preseason games.

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