Winners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons
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Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos dominated the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener, leading 24-0 at halftime and winning 27-7 despite missing key players like Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle.
- Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham outperformed Sam Ehlinger, completing 9 of 15 passes for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns, likely securing the backup QB role for the regular season.
- Rookie CB Jahdae Barron made a significant impact with a pick-6 and several strong defensive plays, boosting his confidence and standing within the team.
- Running back Jonah Coleman showed promise with effective running between the tackles, while Jaleel McLaughlin's fumble hurt his chances to make the team.
- Special teams struggled with errors, including a botched snap and rushed field goal attempts, highlighting an area needing improvement before the regular season.
