Denver Broncos dominate Atlanta Falcons in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Denver Broncos opened their preseason with a commanding 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on August 14, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Broncos built a 24-0 lead by halftime, showcasing strong performances from both the offense and defense. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham led the way with 131 passing yards and one touchdown, while rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron contributed a pick-6. The Falcons struggled to keep pace, particularly in the first half, and managed only a single touchdown late in the game. The Broncos improve to 1-0 in the preseason, with their next game against the Green Bay Packers coming soon.
- •Jahdae Barron scored a pick-6 for the Broncos.
- •Jarrett Stidham threw for 131 yards and a touchdown.
- •Broncos led 24-0 at halftime against the Falcons.
- •Broncos improve to 1-0 this preseason.
- •Next up for the Broncos is a game against the Packers.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons
"No Bo Nix or Jaylen Waddle, no problem. The Denver Broncos opened their preseason on fire and dominated the Atlanta Falcons throughout tonight’s game. They had a 24-0 lead at halftime and had contributions from both their offense and defense during the first half. Things slowed down a bit in the second half, but the […]
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