The Atlanta Falcons play the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 on Monday Night Football, which means the league is looking for some big-time play from the team. The Falcons 2024 schedule features some old opponents and some new ones, including the gauntlet that is the NFC East: Aside from the Eagles, the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders.
Who Will the Falcons Play in 2024?
The NFL is set to release the 2024 schedules for all 32 teams at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, May 15.
Let’s take a look at the Falcons’ 2024 opponents:
| Opponents | Location | Time | Tickets / Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Fla. | 3:00 p.m. ET, August 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET | Fox 5 |
| At Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. | 12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, August, 17, 2024 | Get Tickets |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Regular Season | |||
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET | Buy Tickets |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa. | Monday Night Football, Sept. 16, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. | Get Tickets |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. | Get Tickets |
| New Orleans Saints | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. | Get Tickets |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. | Get Tickets |
| Carolina Panthers | Bank of America, Charlotte, NC | Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. | Get Tickets |
| Seattle Seahawks | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. | Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Dallas Cowboys | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| New Orleans Saints | Caesar Super Dome, New Orleans, La. | Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado | Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium; Minneapolis, Minnesota | Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium; Paradise, Nevada | Sunday, Dec. 16, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET | Get tickets |
| New York Giants | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Washington Commanders | Commanders Field; Landover, Maryland | Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
| Carolina Panthers | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga. | Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET | Get Tickets |
The offense will go as far as the arm of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. In the wings, and over his shoulder, will be rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who the Falcons drafted in the first round.
“Kirk is trying to win a Super Bowl,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. “Kirk is in full-blow preparation mode to set the Atlanta Falcons up for the best success that they could possibly have.”
Said wide receiver Drake London: “He’s an all-around pro. He does everything right — off the field, on the field.”
For his part, Penix has made it clear that he just wants to learn from one of the best.
“I’m super, super blessed to be able to right here in this position right now, obviously with a veteran in front of me,” Penix said at rookie minicamp in Flowery Branch, Georgia. “Just learning from him and going about my business each and every day. Just trying to find ways to improve and get to where he is: multiple years in the league. That’s what I want.”
Week 1: Chicago Bears 18, Falcons 10
The Falcons offense looked listless on Sept. 8 against the Chicago Bears, losing 18-10 after committing three costly turnovers. Two of those were interceptions by Kirk Cousins. Even still, former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says that you can’t judge a book by their first game.
Final Word
The Falcons have a good chance to win the NFC South, but it’s going to take effort from everyone.
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