Denver Broncos (1-0) vs. Green Bay Packers (0-1)
August 21, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Broncos -6; Over/Under: 40.5
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In this article we will formulate a Broncos vs Packers prediction for this NFL game on Friday, August 21st at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this preseason matchup.
Denver Broncos Betting Preview
The Denver Broncos are 1-0 this preseason after they defeated the Falcons by a score of 27-7 last week. Denver led 24-0 at halftime and they cruised to the win, but only scored three points in the second half. The Broncos out gained Atlanta by a total of 359-192, went 5-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Jarrett Stidham threw for 131 yards and one touchdown, while Sam Ehlinger threw for 67 yards. Cameron Ross rushed one time for 28 yards, while Courtland Sutton caught three passes for 60 yards in the win.
Last year, Denver went 3-0 in the preseason, which was first in the AFC West. The Broncos were one of just four teams to have a perfect preseason. Denver defeated the 49ers 30-9, defeated the Cardinals 27-7, and defeated the Saints 28-19 in their three preseason games. The Broncos will play their starters for a little bit in this game, which means Bo Nix will start at QB, while Stidham and Ehlinger will split reps the rest of the way.
Green Bay Packers Betting Preview
The Green Bay Packers are 0-1 this preseason after they lost to the Steelers by a score of 28-9 last week. Green Bay trailed 7-6 at halftime and they led 9-7 in the third quarter, but they allowed the last 21 points for the loss. The Packers were out gained by a total of 385-160, went 6-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Kyle McCord threw for 102 yards, while Tyrod Taylor threw for 21 yards. Damien Martinez rushed eight times for 20 yards, while Isaiah Neyor caught four passes for 34 yards in the loss.
Last year, Green Bay went 2-1 in the preseason, which was second in the NFC North. The Packers lost to the Jets by a score of 30-10, defeated the Colts 23-19, and defeated the Seahawks 20-7 in their three preseason games. Green Bay will also play their starters in this game, so Jordan Love will start at the quarterback spot, while Tyrod Taylor and Kyle McCord are expected to play the rest of the game.
Broncos vs Packers Prediction
Denver comes into this matchup as a pretty big favorite for a preseason game, but they did win by 20 points last week. The Broncos have a battle for the backup quarterback spot between Stidham and Ehlinger, so they should be focused all game. Green Bay lost 28-9 in their first game and they are looking for their first touchdown of the preseason. The Packers were severely out gained in their first game and will need a much better effort here. I think Green Bay’s offense will look better and with the Denver QB battle, I like the over here.
