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Falcons rank last in NFC South ahead of preseason opener against Broncos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Falcons rank last in NFC South ahead of preseason opener against Broncos

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing to host the Denver Broncos for their first preseason game on Friday night. Recent preseason power rankings place the Falcons at the bottom of the NFC South and 25th overall in the league. Concerns surround the team, the season-ending injury to Jalon Walker and uncertainty at quarterback, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from an ACL injury while Tua Tagovailoa has been dealing with back issues. Despite some positive reports from training camp, the Falcons' outlook remains uncertain as they approach the new season.

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•Falcons to host Broncos in first preseason game on Friday night.
•Team ranks last in NFC South and 25th in league overall.
•Jalon Walker suffered a season-ending injury affecting defense.
•Quarterback situation remains unclear with Penix recovering and Tagovailoa dealing with back issues.
•Training camp reports indicate some improvement from both quarterback options.

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