The Atlanta Falcons and the Miami Dolphins are facing off in the 2026 NFL preseason finale on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back in Miami, where he spent his first six seasons before losing his job late in 2025.
While Tagovailoa's return is getting most of the headlines, his competition with Michael Penix Jr. for Atlanta's starting quarterback job is the bigger story. Tua can set himself apart from Penix if he plays up to par with the first-team offense. Tonight's game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET.
Follow live updates from the Falcons' preseason matchup against the Dolphins below.
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What channel is Falcons vs. Dolphins on today?
The Falcons-Dolphins matchup will air locally on FOX 5 in Atlanta. Friday's preseason
game will also re-air on NFL Network once it's over.
Game details
Friday's game starts at 7 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL
- What: Preseason game vs. Miami Dolphins
- When: Friday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Streaming options
Fans can watch live broadcasts of out-of-market NFL preseason games through NFL+. They can also tune in on FuboTV in local markets.
Falcons vs. Dolphins: Preseason uniforms revealed
As you can see below, the Falcons will wear their white uniforms for the second week in a row. However, this time they will wear them with black pants, white shoes and black helmets.
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Falcons starting lineup: Offense
The Falcons are playing their starters in Friday's game. Tua Tagovailoa will get the start against his former team. Check out the team's projected starting lineup on offense below.
- QB: Tua Tagovailoa
- RB: Bijan Robinson
- TE: Kyle Pitts
- TE: Charlie Woerner
- WR: Drake London
- WR: Jahan Dotson
- WR: Olamide Zaccheaus
- LT: Jake Matthews
- LG: Matthew Bergeron
- C: Ryan Neuzil
- RG: Chris Lindstrom
- RT: Jawaan Taylor
Falcons starting lineup: Defense
Atlanta is down two starting edge rushers. Here's a look at the team's projected starting defense for tonight's preseason finale in Miami.
- DE: Cameron Thomas
- DL: Maason Smith
- DL: Da'Shawn Hand
- DL: LaCale London
- DE: Brandon Dorlus
- ILB: Divine Deablo
- ILB: Christian Harris
- CB: A.J. Terrell
- CB: Mike Hughes
- DB: Darnay Holmes
- S: Jessie Bates III
- S: Xavier Watts
Falcons starting lineup: Special Teams
Nick Folk, Jake Bailey and Zachariah Branch area all expected to play tonight against the Dolphins. Check out Atlanta's starting special teams unit below.
- K: Nick Folk
- P: Jake Bailey
- LS: Liam McCullough
- KR: Brian Robinson Jr.
- PR: Zachariah Branch
Falcons preseason schedule
- Vs. Denver Broncos (27-7 LOSS)
- At Indianapolis Colts (34-6 WIN)
- At Miami Dolphins, Friday, Aug. 28
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons vs. Dolphins live updates: Start time, TV channel for preseason
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