{
  "id": 1276531,
  "title": "Broncos PFF grades: Best, worst players in win vs. Falcons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/broncos-pff-grades-best-worst-players-in-win-vs-falcons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T13:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/broncos-pff-grades-best-worst-133043844.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday evening, the Denver Broncos traveled to Atlanta and emerged victorious in their preseason opener, defeating the Falcons with a score of 27-7. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), here are the best (and worst) player grades from Denver’s performance.\n\nAmong the team's offensive standout performers, wide receiver Courtland Sutton led the pack with a grade of 95.3. He caught all three of his targets for 60 yards, contributing to an early 7-0 lead with a 40-yard touchdown reception. On the offensive line, left tackle Garett Bolles earned a 89.1, while right guard Quinn Meinerz posted a 82.0. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger received a 78.6, and running back Jonah Coleman scored a 78.2.\n\nIn contrast, the worst offensive players included wide receiver Kyrese Rowan with a 35.7 grade, offensive tackle Frank Crum at 40.8, tight end Lucas Krull with a 41.6, running back Jaleel McLaughlin with a 44.5, and right tackle Mike McGlinchey at 45.5. McLaughlin started well, rushing six times for 24 yards but lost a fumble that resulted in Atlanta's only touchdown of the game.\n\nDefensively, the Broncos' best players included outside linebacker Jonah Elliss with a 91.3 grade, outside linebacker Que Robinson at 87.2, cornerback Sean Fresch with an 86.7, defensive end Malcolm Roach at 82.2, and defensive back JL Skinner with a 77.2. Skinner recorded five tackles, including one behind the line and one stop on special teams, and is vying for a backup safety and special teamer role.\n\nThe team's worst defensive grades were handed to outside linebacker Nik Bonitto at 30.1, defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike at 30.3, nose tackle D.J. Jones with a 38.9, cornerback Ja Quan McMillian at 43.5, and defensive end Tyler Onyedim at 52.7. Despite these grades, Denver's first-team defense performed impressively in the game.",
  "summary": "PFF says these players were the Broncos' best (and worst) performers against the Falcons.",
  "key_points": [
    "Courtland Sutton leads Broncos offense with 95.3 PFF grade",
    "Kyrese Rowan and Frank Crum among worst offensive players",
    "Jonah Elliss leads Broncos defense with 91.3 PFF grade"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Steelers PFF grades: Best and worst from Thursday's preseason game vs Packers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/steelers-pff-grades-best-and-worst-from-thursdays-preseason-game-vs",
        "published": "2026-08-16T14:16:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}