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2008 Atlanta Falcons

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Pre Season Schedule

at Jacksonville // Saturday, August 09

Jacksonville Municipal Stadium 7:30 PM WATL-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM L, 17-20

Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan was impressive in his NFL debut against the Jaguars, going 9-of-15 for 113 yards and a 25-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White.

Indianapolis // Saturday, August 16

Georgia Dome 7:30 PM WATL-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM L, 16-9

The Birds dropped their second exhibition game of 2008 against the Colts but two big runs by Michael Turner set the tone in the first game at a renovated Georgia Dome.

Tennessee // Friday, August 22

Georgia Dome 7:30 PM WATL-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Falcons got the first preseason victory of 2008 on the night quarterback Matt Ryan started -- and shined in -- his first professional game.

at Baltimore // Thursday, August 28

M&T Bank Stadium 7 PM WATL-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM W, 10-9

Quarterback D.J. Shockley led both the Falcons scoring drives in a 10-9 victory in the preseason finale at Baltimore.

Season Schedule

Detroit // Sunday, September 07

Georgia Dome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Lions started off 2007 well, but stumbled down the stretch. They bring a winning series record to town, but have won only one game in the Georgia Dome. BUY 3-PACKS: DET/KC/CHI | BUY TICKETS

at Tampa Bay // Sunday, September 14

Raymond James Stadium 4:05 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

In Emmitt Thomas' first game as interim head coach the Falcons lost at Raymond James Stadium. Before that the Birds won two of the last four games in Tampa. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

Kansas City // Sunday, September 21

Georgia Dome 1 PM CBS-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

Another great running team visits as Kansas City and running back Larry Johnson come to town. The Falcons won the last game in Atlanta against this AFC West opponent. BUY 3-PACKS: DET/KC/CHI | BUY TICKETS

at Carolina // Sunday, September 28

Bank of America Stadium 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Falcons return to Carolina -- the site of a stunning fourth-quarter comeback in 2007 -- to see if they can add to their winning ways over the NFC South rival. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

at Green Bay // Sunday, October 05

Lambeau Field 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

Falcons fans remember the Birds' historic playoff victory at Lambeau Field a few years ago and hope some of that magic comes back for the Falcons first regular season game in Green Bay since 2002. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

Chicago // Sunday, October 12

Georgia Dome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Monsters of the Midway visit Atlanta for the first time since 2002. Three of the last four meetings between these two teams have been at the Georgia Dome, with the Falcons winning one in 1998. BUY 3-PACK: DET/KC/CHI | BUY TICKETS

at Philadelphia // Sunday, October 26

Lincoln Financial Field 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Birds return to the site of the 2004 NFC Championship game and the final game of the 2006 season to face Donovan McNabb and the Eagles. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

at Oakland // Sunday, November 02

McAfee Coliseum 4:15 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Silver and Black - with several former Falcons on the roster, including cornerback DeAngelo Hall - host the Falcons for the first time since the 2000 season. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

New Orleans // Sunday, November 09

Georgia Dome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

Old division rivals meet again at the Georgia Dome where the Saints have won two in a row. The Falcons still hold 44 wins over the Saints in the two teams' storied history. BUY 3-PACKS: KC/DET/NO | BUY TICKETS

Denver // Sunday, November 16

Georgia Dome 1 PM CBS-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Broncos visit Atlanta for the first time since 1998. The Birds haven't beaten the Broncos in Atlanta since 1975, but won the last meeting in Denver. BUY TICKETS

Carolina // Sunday, November 23

Georgia Dome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Falcons will look to avenge a narrow defeat at the hands of the Panthers last season at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta holds a 16-10 all-time advantage over the division rival. BUY TICKETS

at San Diego // Sunday, November 30

QUALCOMM Stadium 4:05 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

Atlanta travels to the West Coast for the first time since the 2005 season to face the AFC West champion San Diego Chargers. The Birds haven't played in San Diego since 1997. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

at New Orleans // Sunday, December 07

Louisiana Superdome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Falcons return to the Louisiana Superdome for the 31st time to renew the divisional rivalry with New Orleans, who took two victories from Atlanta in 2007. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

Tampa Bay // Sunday, December 14

Georgia Dome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

The Falcons dropped two games to the Bucs last season, including a heart-breaker at the Georgia Dome. This year the Birds will look to exact revenge on the reigning NFC South champs. BUY TICKETS

at Minnesota // Sunday, December 21

The Metrodome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

Atlanta opened the 2007 season against the Vikings in a game that hinged on defensive scores. The Birds return to the Metrodome to face Adrian Peterson in his second NFL season. FLY DELTA | BUY TICKETS

St. Louis // Sunday, December 28

Georgia Dome 1 PM FOX-TV - 92.9 DAVE-FM

Quarterback Chris Redman nearly led a remarkable comeback when these two teams played in St. Louis last season. Now the Falcons get a shot at the Dome, where the Rams haven't won since 2001. BUY TICKETS