Denver Broncos Dominate Atlanta Falcons in Preseason Opener

The Denver Broncos kicked off their 2026 preseason campaign with a resounding 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. In the first game of the new season, the Broncos' starting offense showed promising signs, led by quarterback Jarrett Stidham.

Denver Broncos Dominate Atlanta Falcons in Preseason Opener

Stidham completed 6 of 8 passes for 122 yards and a 116.7 passer rating in the first quarter alone. He connected with wide receiver Courtland Sutton for a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch. Running back Adam Prentice also got in on the action, scoring a 1-yard touchdown run.

The Broncos' defense was equally impressive, forcing three-and-outs on Atlanta's first three drives. Edge rushers Nik Bonitto and Aaron Cooper disrupted quarterback Desmond Ridder's throws, while safety Riley Moss sealed a Falcons possession with an interception.

As the game progressed, the Broncos continued to assert their dominance. In the second quarter, Stidham flipped a screen pass to Jaleel McLaughlin, who turned it into a 17-yard touchdown. Wil Lutz added a 43-yard field goal to extend Denver's lead to 17-0 by halftime.

The Falcons finally got on the board with a Wil Lutz field goal early in the third quarter, but the Broncos responded with another touchdown, this time a 1-yard plunge by running back J.K. Dobbins. Denver's defense kept the pressure on, with linebacker Jonas Cooper making a key tackle for loss.

As the clock wound down, the Broncos cruised to a 27-7 victory, setting a strong tone for the rest of the preseason. With key players like Sutton, Stidham, and the defense showing their mettle, the Broncos are looking to build momentum heading into the regular season.