NFL·PREVIEW·August 12, 2026 02:49 PM ET

Falcons starters set for one series, about 10 plays in opener

Atlanta opens its preseason schedule Friday night.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

Stefanski: We'll play a series, 10 plays in the first game. It's all part of the plan in getting guys ready to play. #Fa

What happened: Stefanski said the limited workload is part of preparing players for the season. The playing-time plan remains subject to change.

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Why it matters: The brief appearance gives the first unit live-game work while reserving most snaps for roster evaluation.

What to watch: Watch whether the planned workload changes before kickoff.

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