Falcons vs. Redskins preseason 2016: Schedule, channel, odds, and more

Tonight’s the night! It’s the first preseason game of the year for the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins, and an early proving ground for roster hopefuls and those players battling for starting jobs.

That means you’ll want to watch (obviously) and track playing time (which we’ll help you with), and we’ll be monitoring those top five or six position battles about as fervently as we can. Thankfully, while Washington is not a great team just yet, they’re a strong enough one to give the Falcons a legitimate challenge. Given the slate ahead, they need that early and often.

Here’s what you need to know to watch tonight.

Atlanta-Washington Game Info

What: Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons, Week 1 of the 2016 NFL preseason

When: 7 p.m. EST, Thursday, August 11

TV Channel: CW69 in Atlanta

Live Streaming: NFL.com

Radio: 92.9 The Game

Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

Odds: The Falcons are favored by a field goal

Injuries: We’re still waiting for the official one.

Opposing Blog: Hogs Haven