Falcons vs. Redskins: What you need to know about the schedule, channel, and more

Somehow, we’re only a few days away from the Falcons’ first preseason game. That offseason flew by!*

There’s only so much importance you can attach to a preseason game, of course, but we’ll want to see what the Falcons looks like in a game situation with their new-look roster. Below, you’ll find relevant information for the game, so you can start planning to watch it.

*No it didn’t.

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

Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

Odds: The Falcons are favored by a field goal

What’s important: Making it through this game without an injury, giving the coaching staff a better look at the roster in a game situation

Look for a more in-depth look at all the relevant game information on Thursday morning. For now, tell us what you expect from this first preseason game.