How to watch Dolphins-Falcons game? TV Channel and streaming details for preseason match-up

The Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons will play their first preseason game of 2024. The franchises will face off for the first time since last year's preseason game, which ended in a victory for the Falcons.

Both teams were active in the 2024 draft, so you can expect an array of rookies eager to display their talents. However, it's unlikely that either team would field many of their regular season starters in the first game of the preseason.

Let's look at how to watch the upcoming preseason game between the Falcons and Dolphins.

How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Miami to face the Dolphins on Friday, August 9, 2024. Coverage will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Here's what you need to know about the game:

• Date: August 9, 2024
• Time: Coverage starts at 6:30 p.m.
• TV: FOX LOCAL and FOX 5 Atlanta
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

The Dolphins and Falcons enter 2024 with different expectations

The Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons start the 2024 NFL season with significantly different expectations.

The Miami Dolphins had a great start to the 2023 regular season, with a three-game winning streak, the highlight of which was a Week 3 victory over the Denver Broncos, as they scored 70 points over the Sean Payton-coached team.

However, their season was mired with losses against playoff-caliber opposition and the inability to win consistently away from Hard Rock stadium. The Dolphins were eventually booted out of the playoffs by the Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Dolphins are expected to improve in 2024. They'll aim to continue their offensive dominance and improve their defense. This starts with a solid showing in their first preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Atlanta Falcons had a forgettable 2023 season. The franchise entered the year with questions about the quarterback position and never answered them as the season progressed. They alternated between Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke with little success.

Last year, the Falcons entered Week 8 with a 4-3 record, but their performance down the stretch faded to close the year with a 7-10 record. The Falcons were outclassed because of their defensive issues and less-than-impressive offense, as they didn't score over 30 points a single time in 2023.

The expectation is that Atlanta will take advantage of the Kirk Cousins signing and finally show some stability at the quarterback position. If so, wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts might be in for a feast.