The Denver Broncos absolutely stomped the Atlanta Falcons 27-7 in their first preseason game, putting on a dominant first-half show that set the tone for the entire matchup. While the second half got a little sloppy, there were still some standout performances that have everyone talking, especially with how crucial these early games are for evaluating talent.
Stidham Stepped Up When It Mattered Most
One guy who absolutely needed to show up and sling it was Jarrett Stidham, and boy, did he deliver. Remember last year? Stiddy got thrown into the AFC Championship Game, his first real start, and it wasn’t pretty. Well, in his first action since that tough loss, he went 9-15 for 131 yards and punched in a touchdown. He even uncorked a beautiful deep shot to Courtland Sutton that basically gift-wrapped another score. The guy was efficient, looking exactly like the clear number two quarterback Denver needs behind Bo Nix. This performance had to calm some nerves, right?
Defense Delivers While Playmakers Shine
It wasn’t just the offense lighting it up. Jahdae Barron owned that secondary, grabbing a pick-six off a deflection and then almost snagging a second interception later in the game. Cornerback is a premium position, and it’s awesome to know the Broncos have a baller like Barron waiting in the wings who can play both inside and out. And let’s not forget the front seven early on; they were absolutely relentless with pressures and tackles for losses. On the offensive side, Jonah Coleman got himself five really nice runs, racking up 24 yards on four carries that counted, making defenders miss and busting through arm tackles. Then there’s Courtland Sutton, who looks like he’s benefiting big time from the extra rest in camp. He was in midseason form, hauling in multiple big-time catches and looking like the clutch X receiver Denver needs him to be this year, even with Stidham throwing the ball.
Webb’s Play-Calling Just Elevated the Offense
Yeah, it’s the first preseason game, and yeah, it was against the Falcons, but you really couldn’t have asked for a better debut from Davis Webb calling plays. That first drive of the game? Simply fantastic. The mix of plays and the offensive rhythm, especially in that dominant first half, was exactly what fans wanted to see. It’s a huge early sign for what this offense could be capable of.
This team showed some serious flashes in their first outing. Moving forward, the focus has got to be on maintaining that first-half intensity and consistency throughout the entire game. Fans will be watching closely to see if these key players keep this momentum going as the preseason rolls on.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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