Atlanta Falcons Football Schedule 2023

Preseason

The Atlanta Falcons will kick off their 2023 preseason on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 11th. They will then return home to host the Cleveland Browns on August 19th. The Falcons will wrap up their preseason with a road game against the Miami Dolphins on August 26th.

Regular Season

The Falcons will open their regular season at home against the Carolina Panthers on September 10th. They will then hit the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 17th. The Falcons will have their home opener on September 24th against the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons will have a bye week in Week 10. They will then face the Chicago Bears on November 12th, the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 19th, and the Washington Commanders on November 26th. The Falcons will close out their regular season with a home game against the New Orleans Saints on January 7th.

Key Matchups

The Falcons have several key matchups on their 2023 schedule. They will face the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on October 22nd. They will also face the NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers twice, on September 17th and December 10th. The Falcons will also have a tough road test against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 8th. The Eagles are one of the favorites to win the NFC East this season.

Outlook

The Falcons are looking to rebound from a disappointing 5-12 season in 2022. They have made several changes to their roster this offseason, including hiring a new head coach in Arthur Smith. The Falcons have a lot of young talent on their roster, but they will need to improve their offensive line and defense in order to compete in the NFC South. The Falcons have a challenging schedule in 2023, but they have the potential to be a playoff contender if they can stay healthy and play to their potential.