Falcons fall 27-7 to Broncos in preseason opener

The Atlanta Falcons suffered a 27-7 defeat to the Denver Broncos in their preseason opener on August 15, 2026. After trailing 24-0 at halftime, the Falcons managed to outscore Denver in the second half. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush struggled, with Tagovailoa fumbling a snap on the second play and Rush throwing two interceptions. Linebacker JD Bertrand highlighted the defense with a forced fumble in the second half, while special teams showed promise with solid kick returns. The game serves as an early test for the Falcons under head coach Kevin Stefanski as they continue their training camp preparations.

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