Falcons struggle against Broncos in preseason Week 1 matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons faced the Denver Broncos in a preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14. The Broncos opened the scoring with a touchdown by Adam Prentice, taking an early lead. The Falcons, missing key players like Bijan Robinson, showed struggles on both offense and defense. Tua Tagovailoa's performance was hampered by pressure, resulting in several turnovers, while the Broncos appeared well-prepared and efficient. Both teams will continue their evaluation processes as the preseason progresses.
- •Broncos scored first with a 1-yard touchdown by Adam Prentice.
- •Falcons offense faced significant pressure, leading to turnovers.
- •Tua Tagovailoa struggled to find rhythm throughout the game.
- •Special teams for Falcons exhibited strong performance despite struggles elsewhere.
- •Evaluation of player performances continues as the preseason unfolds.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons – Broncos preseason recap: Not for the faint of heart
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons – Broncos instant recap for preseason Week 1: Rookies open eyes, veterans fall short
"Preseason can tell us many lies, both about players and teams. The Falcons almost certainly aren’t as terrible as they looked out there on Friday night, and the Broncos are probably not A) as dominant and B) as penalty-ridden as they seemed. But even in those lies there are sobering glimpses of truth, and the […]
"Atlanta now has a much clearer idea of what they need to work on, at least.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:00 PMFalcons – Broncos preseason recap: Not for the faint of heart
Atlanta now has a much clearer idea of what they need to work on, at least.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:10 AMFalcons – Broncos instant recap for preseason Week 1: Rookies open eyes, veterans fall short
Preseason can tell us many lies, both about players and teams. The Falcons almost certainly aren’t as terrible as they looked out there on Friday night, and the Broncos are probably not A) as dominant and B) as penalty-ridden as they seemed. But even in those lies there are sobering glimpses of truth, and the […]
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