Preseason 2026: Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers - Live coverage

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 14: Marvin Mims Jr. #19 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a first down against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on December 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Update:Broncos fall 33-13 to the Packers in second preseason game.

The Denver Broncos will have their first home game of the 2026 season when the host the Green Bay Packers in the second preseason game. Bo Nix will get a few series to show off his return from that season-ending ankle injury after the postseason win over the Buffalo Bills. It should be a great first half as preseason football usually is. Hopefully the second half has some fireworks as well.

Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Mile High time on Friday, August 21, 2025 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. You can also check localBroncos radio network affiliate stations. Join the discussion in the comments section below.

Packers at Broncos live updates

The wait is over.

is finally back in #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/fOfkpvOxCj

- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 21, 2026

First time at @EmpowerField for @D1__JW pic.twitter.com/258P2lo2Gw

- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 22, 2026

Pregame traditions with PS2 pic.twitter.com/spxncheL7n

- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 22, 2026

THE BRONCOS ARE HERE pic.twitter.com/soz72vYFbB

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

The new Thunder leads Broncos on the field. pic.twitter.com/rpSzcqeJOu

- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) August 22, 2026

Riley Moss, man.

Nearly picked off Jordan Love on the first snap of the game. Was right there with Christian Watson.

- Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) August 22, 2026

What a play by Pat Surtain II.

Gave up the catch and never gave up on the play.

Ripped the ball out of Watson's hands.

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Riley Moss in the blue medical tent

- Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 22, 2026

Broncos' defense stout on the ground to start the game.

2 rushes for only 5 yards

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Riley Moss is walked into the locker room after being in the medical tent

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Riley Moss is questionable with a rib injury

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Jahdae Barron in for Riley Moss for #Broncos.

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

.@PatSurtainll oh my

GBvsDEN on @nflnetwork
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/9GUspOs9DL

- NFL (@NFL) August 22, 2026

Lloyd catches 11-yard TD for Packers. Up 6-0, PAT pending.

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

Touchdown, Packers, Love to Lloyd, 11 yards. Tillman was in coverage but stopped, after the play, Tillman gestured to teammates. Possible miscommunication in coverage. 7-0, Green Bay.

- Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 22, 2026

As previously noted, Calvin Throckmorton starts at center for #Broncos with Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth working way back from injuries. Rookie Gavin Ortega next in line. Reid Holskey waiting if needed.

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

#Broncos offensive starters:

QB: Nix
RB: Harvey
TE: Engram
WR: Sutton, Waddle, Bryant
OL: Bolles, Powers, Throckmorton, Meinerz, McGlinchey

- Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 22, 2026

Ruling stands. A heck of an effort from Courtland Sutton. Looked like the ball might have got him in the ribs or knocked the wind out of him, too, but he's still in the game.

- Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 22, 2026

Welcome to Denver, @D1__JW

: 9NEWS pic.twitter.com/qvxiByZBAl

- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 22, 2026

First TD at @EmpowerField this preseason

: 9NEWS pic.twitter.com/5eeoi4Hy7f

- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 22, 2026

Bo Nix's opening drive in his return to game action:

3-of-5, 60 yards, TD, 141.7 passer rating.

- Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) August 22, 2026

#Broncos force Packers to punt. Should be all for first-team defense.

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

Jonah Coleman time

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

First team #Broncos O-line still in but reserve receivers coming in with Troy Franklin, Lil'Jordan Humphrey on this drive.

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

After one.#GBvsDENpic.twitter.com/DV7DnHFrq9

- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 22, 2026

Wil Lutz is GOOD from 53 yards.

Broncos take the 10-7 lead.

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Bo Nix in his first two drives back:

6/9
76 yards
1 TD
129.9 passer rating

That'll do. pic.twitter.com/KRuI6J94qw

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Pierre Strong Jr. with a 68-yard kick return

GBvsDEN on @nflnetwork
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/QpchpKwmr0

- NFL (@NFL) August 22, 2026

3rd and 11..

Karene Reid with a nice tackle. Making a strong case for a spot on the 53

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

The Broncos' defense holds the Packers in place after the long return, but Smack hits from 51 yards.

Broncos 10, Packers 10.

- Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) August 22, 2026

Kolbe Katsis with nifty 40-yard kickoff return for #Broncos.

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

Jonah Coleman one and done.

Broncos sure are protecting him. A great sign tbh.

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Que Robinson with a nice pressure. Got a great jump off the line and stuck with the play.

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Barron POPPED Tyrod Taylor

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Que Robinson has been getting after the QB

Pretty weak roughing there

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Que Robinson was literally just flagged for tackling lol

It's only funny because it's preseason

- ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) August 22, 2026

Jahdae Barron beat on the touchdown. Was close, but just missed it.

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Stidham with a nice gain to Dane Key

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

I suspect it means *something* that the #Broncos' skill group so far with Stidham has featured undrafted rookie Dane Key.

Rest of the skill group has been regulars like Troy Franklin, LJ Humphrey, Trautman, Engram, McLaughlin.

- Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 22, 2026

3rd and 10..

Jaleel gains a few and it'll be 4th down

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Going for it! 4th and 4..

Incomplete deep to LJH after he fell down

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Trey Smack'd one from 59 yards.

- Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 22, 2026

Jarrett Stidham throws a pick. He's not building on the momentum from last week at Atlanta. He's a meager 3 of 7 for 31 yards with the pick and a passer rating of 16.7

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

Third field goal of the night for the Smacker. This one from 43 yards after making 51- and 59-yard boots. Packers lead Broncos 23-10 at halftime.

- Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 22, 2026

Broncos HC Sean Payton told @cfrelund on @9NEWSSports that QB Bo Nix was "efficient" in his first-half snaps.

"He's been moving well at practice. ... No restrictions."

He'll be ready to go to start the year."

- Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) August 22, 2026

Jarrett Stidham gets at least one series to open the second half.

Revamped OL, but with some similar faces:

LT Crum
LG Peart
C Ortega
RG Casey
RT Palczewski

- Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 22, 2026

That was an offensive drive

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

4.48 seconds of hang time on Jeremy Crawshaw's punt. 44 yards gross, 40 net. Landed at the 7-yard line; GB starting at its 11.

- Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 22, 2026

3ed and 10

SACK QUE ROBINSON

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

On 4th down Jarrett Stidham PICKS UP the first down with his legs

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Wil Lutz is GOOD.

Broncos cut deficit to 23-13.

- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 22, 2026

Broncos defense got gashed there

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Joly making some plays

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

4.15 seconds of hang time for Jeremy Crawshaw as he punts it out of bounds down the right sideline. 41 yards net and gross, but it doesn't go inside the 20; Packers ball at their 21.

- Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 22, 2026

Okay, I'm ready for Week 1

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 22, 2026

Would've been nice to see the preseason winning streak continue but Sean Payton will absolutely use this loss where the #Broncos made mistakes in all 3 phases as a learning opportunity for the team to keep their focus on the details

- Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) August 22, 2026

Thought Miles Scott was going to have a play on that McCord pass over the middle.

Former Buffs WR Will Sheppard is having a day: 6 targets, 6 catches, 47 yards, TD.

- Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 22, 2026