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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Falcons will play their first preseason game on Friday night against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium following a pair of joint practices that featured competition and insights on this Atlanta squad.

This game will provide the first look at the 2024 group in live action. While it is unlikely many starters for Atlanta and Miami will play, the Falcons have focused on developing their depth during training camp, offering an opportunity to assess these efforts.

Preseason games emphasize the process over the outcome. The final score is secondary to the performance during the 60 minutes of play, which could be crucial for roster decisions at month’s end.

Details for watching the Falcons' first preseason game are as follows:

**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 include Justin Kutcher (play-by-play), D.J. Shockley (analyst), and Jen Hale (sideline reporter).

Streaming options:

- Inside the Atlanta market: Locally on atlantafalcons.com.

- Outside the Atlanta market: NFL+ and internationally on DAZN.

Radio coverage:

- Station: 92.9 The Game

- Announcers: Wes Durham (play-by-play) and Dave Archer (analyst)

**Weather Forecast**

According to The Weather Channel, here is the forecast for Miami Gardens at kickoff:

- Skies: Isolated thunderstorms

- Temperature: 86 degrees Fahrenheit

- Precipitation: 34%

- Humidity: 69%

- Wind: SSW at 7 mph