| MATCHUP | Denver Broncos | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | -4.5 -108 | +4.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -218 | +180 |
| Total | Over 39.5 (-118) | Under 39.5 (-102) |
| Where | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Friday, August 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd | |
Atlanta Falcons Preview
The Atlanta Falcons finished last season with an 8-9-0 record and were placed 1st in the NFC South. They had a 4-5 home record and a 4-4 away record. The Falcons finished the regular season coming off a 19-17 home victory against the New Orleans Saints.
Offensively, the Falcons averaged 20.8 points per game, ranking 24th in the NFL, while defensively, they allowed 23.6 points per game, which was 19th. Atlanta averaged 327.1 total yards per game (207.2 passing and 113.8 rushing), while allowing 328.6 total yards per game (124.0 rushing and 204.6 passing).
Michael Penix led the Falcons with 1,982 passing yards with 60.1% completed passes and nine touchdowns. Bijan Robinson led the team in rushing yards with 1,478, while Kyle Pitts had a team-high 88 receptions for 928 receiving yards, and Drake London had a team-high seven receiving touchdowns. Defensively, Kaden Elliss had a team-high 107 total tackles (59 of them solo), while James Pearce led the team in sacks with 10.5, and Xavier Watts led the team with five interceptions.
Denver Broncos Preview
The Denver Broncos finished last season with a 14-3-0 record and were placed 1st in the AFC West. They had an 8-1 home record and a 6-2 away record. The Broncos finished the regular season coming off a 31-19 home victory against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Offensively, the Broncos averaged 23.6 points per game, ranking 14th in the NFL, while defensively, they allowed 18.3 points per game, which was 3rd. Denver averaged 342.6 total yards per game (223.9 passing and 118.7 rushing), while allowing 278.2 total yards per game (91.1 rushing and 187.1 passing).
Bo Nix led the Broncos with 3,931 passing yards with 63.4% completed passes and 25 touchdowns. J.K. Dobbins led the team in rushing yards with 772, while Courtland Sutton had a team-high 74 receptions for 1,017 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns. Defensively, Alex Singleton had a team-high 135 total tackles (54 of them solo), while Nik Bonitto led the team in sacks with 14.0, and Ja’Quan McMillian and Justin Strnad each had a team-high two interceptions.
Broncos vs Falcons Prediction
The Falcons are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Broncos, having won their last two meetings in Atlanta. Under is 4-1 in their 5 meetings.
In this Broncos vs Falcons Prediction, the Broncos are coming as -4 road favorites. They Broncos made a bang by acquiring star wideout Jaylen Waddle from Miami to give Bo Nix another elite weapon and they are a legitimate Super Bowl favorite. The Falcons cleared out some backfield and defensive depth while locking down Kyle Pitts and adding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa alongside key interior defensive. The Broncos are the better team but its hard to not look at the Falcons at home in their preseason debut as they also have an excellent history against the Broncos. Take the Falcons by +4 in this one.