Stefanski said they will have a simple game plan for the preseason. He doesn't believe in showing too much in exhibition Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta's starters are slated to play one series in Friday's preseason opener. The playing-time plan remains tentative.

Why it matters: The brief appearance offers the first unit a narrow live-game tuneup. A stripped-down scheme should put more emphasis on individual execution during roster evaluations.

What to watch: Watch whether the one-series target changes before kickoff and how the repetitions are distributed.

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