ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Jack Strand #18 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Joshua Simon #47 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Tycen Anderson #6 of the Denver Broncos after a reception during the third quarter of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Denver Broncos is pressured by James Pearce Jr. #27 of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos looks on during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos speaks with head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Atlanta Falcons following the NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Wanya Morris #79 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a Falcons touchdown during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Denver Broncos rolls out to pass during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: Tua Tagovailoa #1 and Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons look on during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)