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NFL preseason game results

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NFL preseason games featured varying performances from several teams. In an early matchup, the Denver Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-7, a 27-7. The game was marked by a difficult debut for Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Additionally, Tagovailoa, who completed 3 of 5 passes for 22 yards and suffered a fumble. The Broncos' defense was highlighted by Jahdae Barron’s 97-yard interception return for a touchdown, while Jarrett Stidham threw a touchdown pass to Jaleel McLaughlin. In a subsequent matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New Orleans Saints 24-20 after overcoming a halftime deficit. The Jaguars were fueled by J’Mari Taylor’s 78 rushing yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown. The Saints saw strong play from Zach Wilson, who completed 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown. In a subsequent preseason Week 2 game, the Atlanta Falcons secured a 34-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Falcons' offense was led by undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Strand, who completed 12 of 17 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown, two touchdowns, while also recording a rushing score. Running back and wide receiver Cash Jones also contributed to the win. Veteran Cooper Rush also performed efficiently, completing 10 of 11 passes for 86 yards. Strand’s performance has intensified the competition for the Falcons' third-string quarterback position. In contrast, the Colts struggled with offensive production and third-down conversions, managing only 164 total yards and converting just one of 11 third-down attempts. Quarterback Riley Leonard completed 7 of 14 passes for 62 yards, while Anthony Richardson went 3 of 9 for 24 yards. Colts head coach Shane Steichen expressed disappointment with disappointment, noting that the performance team failed to meet their standards across all three phases of the game. Regarding roster developments, rookie running back Seth McGowan is emerging as a primary backup to Jonathan Taylor.

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  1. 2026-08-24 14:22 UTC NFL preseason game results
  2. 2026-08-23 12:55 UTC NFL preseason game results
  3. 2026-08-23 00:09 UTC NFL preseason game results

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