Broncos at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 38, Denver Broncos 21 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Broncos 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Falcons 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 276 yds passingBijan Robinson 131 yds rushingTroy Franklin 149 yds receivingMack Wilson Sr 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 333 · 445Passing yards 276 · 229Rushing yards 57 · 216Completions 22/37 · 22/38Yards per carry 3.4 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Denver Broncos 38-21 in Week 2 of the 2028 season. With both teams seeking early momentum, the Falcons emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the league.
C.J. Stroud led the way for Atlanta, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the Broncos' defense on its heels. Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up 131 rushing yards and providing a critical spark for the Falcons' offense. On the other side, Bo Nix put up impressive numbers with 276 passing yards, while Troy Franklin shined as his primary target, amassing 149 receiving yards.
Defensively, Mack Wilson Sr. stood out for the Falcons with 11 total tackles, helping to contain the Broncos' potent offense. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Atlanta forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and secure the win. Despite a strong effort from Jamien Sherwood, who recorded 1.5 sacks for Denver, the Broncos couldn't overcome the Falcons' balanced attack and defensive resilience.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 22/37 | 59% | 276 | 2 | 0 | 100.7 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 22/38 | 58% | 229 | 3 | 1 | 90.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Doug SelvieFB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremiah CodyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 18 | 131 | 7.3 | 64 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Waymond JordanHB | 15 | 49 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 4 | 149 | 37.3 | 97 | 2 | 96 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Peter ClarkeTE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Doug SelvieFB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Waymond JordanHB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien SherwoodWILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy BrownMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kawai TerryDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas CarneiroK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 5 | 45 |