Packers defeat Broncos in preseason game, key players excel
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Green Bay Packers secured a 33-13 victory against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field on August 21. After losing their preseason opener to the Steelers, the Packers showcased an improved performance, highlighted by notable contributions from several players. Jordan Love led the offense effectively with a touchdown pass, while Jonathan Ford and Nick Niemann stood out on defense with impressive grades from Pro Football Focus. The Packers will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming preseason match.
- •Packers win preseason game 33-13 against Broncos.
- •Jordan Love recorded a touchdown and efficient passing performance.
- •Jonathan Ford and Nick Niemann received high defensive grades.
- •Packers aim to maintain performance in next preseason game.
- •The match took place on August 21 at Empower Field.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — PFF grades: Jaguars best and worst performers v. Panthers in preseason
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Best and worst PFF grades from Panthers' preseason win over Jaguars
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Packers PFF grades: Best, worst players from preseason win over Broncos
"Based on grades from Pro Football Focus, here are the best and worst players from the Packers’ preseason win over the Broncos.
"Following the Jaguars and Panthers preseason game, these five players received the highest and lowest grades from PFF.
"A few WRs led the way in the Panthers' top PFF grades from Friday night's win over the Jaguars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:13 PMPFF grades: Jaguars best and worst performers v. Panthers in preseason
Following the Jaguars and Panthers preseason game, these five players received the highest and lowest grades from PFF.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:32 PMBest and worst PFF grades from Panthers' preseason win over Jaguars
A few WRs led the way in the Panthers' top PFF grades from Friday night's win over the Jaguars.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:45 PMPackers PFF grades: Best, worst players from preseason win over Broncos
Based on grades from Pro Football Focus, here are the best and worst players from the Packers’ preseason win over the Broncos.
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