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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 16, 2026 12:26 PM ET

Broncos' preseason showing has Davis Webb's play-calling drawing early praise

Denver built the lead behind a 98-yard pick-six

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read
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What happened: Denver's preseason outing against Atlanta produced strong first impressions for new offensive coordinator Davis Webb, per Troy Renck. The Broncos had already built a 24-0 lead in the game off a 98-yard pick-six before the offensive performance drew attention.

Why it matters: Webb took over play-calling duties this offseason as Sean Payton shifted to a CEO-style role, and a clean preseason script offers an early, low-stakes data point on how that transition is playing out. Denver enters the season having also added Jaylen Waddle to the receiver room, raising the stakes on how Webb deploys the additional weapon.

What to watch: Broncos coaches and reporters will get more extended looks at Webb's play-calling as the preseason schedule continues toward the regular-season opener.

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