Broncos to open preseason against Falcons on Aug. 14
The Denver Broncos will travel to Atlanta for their first preseason game on Friday, Aug. 14, with starters limited to 10-15 plays and quarterback Bo Nix still sidelined.
The Denver Broncos will face the Atlanta Falcons in their opening preseason contest on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Mile High time and will be broadcast locally on 9NEWS (KUSA-TV) and nationally on ESPN.
Head coach Sean Payton said starters are expected to see 10-15 plays each, but quarterback Bo Nix will not participate as he continues recovery from a fractured ankle suffered in the January playoff win over the Buffalo Bills.
The matchup will feature several position battles, providing rookies an early opportunity to compete for playing time in their first year.