Falcons struggle at quarterback during preseason opener against Broncos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons faced the Denver Broncos in their first preseason game on August 15, 2026, with the Falcons losing 27-7. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's debut was marked by poor performance, completing only three of five passes for 22 yards before being replaced. Cooper Rush also struggled significantly, throwing two interceptions, including a 97-yard pick-six. Jack Strand showed slightly better play, throwing for 50 yards and scoring a one-yard rushing touchdown. This performance raises concerns for the Falcons' quarterback situation moving forward.
- •Falcons lost 27-7 to the Broncos in preseason opener.
- •Tua Tagovailoa completed three of five passes for 22 yards.
- •Cooper Rush threw two interceptions, one a 97-yard pick-six.
- •Jack Strand managed 50 passing yards and a rushing touchdown.
- •Concerns grow over Atlanta's quarterback depth and performance heading into the season.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons have a major QB problem after Tua Tagovailoa preseason debut
"This problem for the Falcons might not have an easy solution.
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