NFL preseason Week 1: Tua Tagovailoa struggles as Broncos crush Falcons; De'Von Achane scores touchdown

• Commanders 20, Dolphins 7
• Buccaneers 24, Jets 16
• Broncos 27, Falcons 7

Seven more games tomorrow ...

After allowing the Dolphins' starting offense to go right down the field and score, the Commanders' defense has dominated. Quan Martin picked off Quinn Ewers in the first half, and Ale Kaho and Malik Spencer now have picks off of Cam Miller on back-to-back possessions here in the fourth quarter.

The scores:

• Commanders 17, Dolphins 7
• Jets 13, Buccaneers 10
• Broncos 24, Falcons 0
  

Notable offensive stats:

• Malik Willis: 4 for 5, 43 yards; 2 rushes, 9 yards
• De'Von Achane: 7 rushes, 39 yards, 1 TD
• Courtland Sutton: 3 receptions, 60 yards
• Kyle Pitts Sr.: 3 receptions, 22 yards

It's been a bad, bad day for the Falcons. Pass rusher James Pearce Jr. was suspended eight games, and after a lackluster start by Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush has come in and thrown two interceptions. This one, by Jahdae Barron, went 95 yards the other way for a touchdown.

Good jump on the ball here by Karene Reid.

Welcome to the NFL end zone, Ayden Garnes! The undrafted rookie out of Arizona stepped in front of a Bailey Zappe pass and took it 47 yards to the house.

On Zappe's very next throw, it was Rashad Wisdom doing the honors.

Cardinals second-round guard Chase Bisontis tore his MCL in Thursday's preseason game and will need surgery, causing him to miss most -- if not all -- of the 2026 season, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's a tough blow for Arizona, which was expecting to start Bisontis from the get-go this season.

Well, Tua Tagovailoa's first (unofficial) start with the Falcons didn't go exactly as planned. The former Dolphin went 3 for 5 for 22 yards through the air and added a run for 0 yards. He mishandled his second snap, which kind of set the tone for the day.

The Falcons did not score on either of the two drives Tagovailoa led and had just one first down under his direction. The Broncos lead 17-0 early in the second quarter.

They don't make many speed/size combinations like Braelon Allen, and he showed those two attributes -- plus plenty of patience and vision -- on this long touchdown run.

Allen, who is entering his third season, is still just 22 years old.

Mariota took a sizable hit on a nice third-down completion, and one snap later, he went to the ground after a handoff and was clearly in pain. He exited with trainers under his own power but had to go back to the locker room. We'll keep an eye on that one. Sam Hartman entered the game.

We're only a few minutes into this 7 p.m. ET preseason triple-header, but the pass catchers are showing out. Garrett Wilson shows some major strength at the catch point.

And in Atlanta, Courtland Sutton made ANOTHER ridiculous catch.

The rookie wide receiver has been impressing, but this catch is on another level.

There are opportunities aplenty among Dolphins pass catchers, and Douglas will look to make the most of his.

De'Von Achane scored a short touchdown. Good start for the Dolphins' starting offense.

Courtland Sutton is coming off consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, and it's plays like these that have gotten him there.

No Bo Nix for Denver tonight, but Jarrett Stidham was sharp on the opening drive, and Adam Prentice scored from 1 yard out. Not the best start for Atlanta's defense.