MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Falcons will play their first preseason game on Friday night against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium after a pair of joint practices that featured plenty of competition and insights on this Atlanta squad.
This first game will provide the first look at this 2024 group in live action, and there's plenty to keep an eye on. It's unlikely many of the starters for Atlanta and Miami play in this game, but the Falcons have worked to develop their depth in training camp and we'll get an idea of how those efforts are paying off.
Preseason games are the epitome of the phrase: It's not the destination, it's the journey. The final score won't matter, but the 60 minutes that lead to the final whistle could be crucial for roster cutdowns at the end of the month.
Here's all you need to know to watch the Falcons' first preseason game:
How to Watch
What: Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins
When: Friday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Stadium
TV: Network varies by location (per 506sports.com)
- Atlanta - FOX
- Augusta - CBS
- Columbus - ABC
- Savannah - CBS
- Albany - ABC
- Birmingham, Ala. - FOX
- Huntsville, Ala. - Circle
- Dothan, Ala. - CBS
Announcers: Justin Kutcher (play-by-play), D.J. Shockley (analyst), Jen Hale (sideline reporter)
Streaming inside the Atlanta market: The game can be streamed locally on atlantafalcons.com at this link.
Streaming outside the Atlanta market: The game can be streamed outside of the television markets on NFL+ and internationally on DAZN.
Radio: 92.9 The Game
Radio announcers: Wes Durham (play-by-play), Dave Archer (analyst)
Weather Forecast
Here is the current forecast for Miami Gardens at kickoff, per The Weather Channel
Skies: Isolated thunderstorms
Temperature: 86 degrees
Precipitation: 34%
Humidity: 69%
Wind: SSW 7 mph
