The first of three Miami Dolphins preseason contests is in the books and several players did well during the team’s opening game of the exhibition season. Did they earn a roster spot? Maybe not yet, but they are definitely trending upward after Miami posted a 20-13 victory.

More than five players stood out against the Falcons, but we’ve decided to show these guys below some love. The list doesn’t include Jaylen Wright, but we should bring up the fact that he was impressive in his debut, posting his first NFL TD. With that said, these five players also deserve their flowers:

Winner: Tanner Conner – Conner played his best football since joining the Dolphins as a pro. Yes, it is preseason, but he was blocking well and was able to work the field and get open. He made the most of his opportunities and looked to put a little space between himself and Jody Fortson.

Winner: Ethan Bonner – Bonner is having one of the best camps of any player, and he showed fans that the hype is real. Bonner consistently made plays and was able to break his coverage to make tackles or hold up the ball carrier. Bonner may not have outright won a roster spot, but he is going to make it very hard for the Dolphins to cut him.

Winner: Storm Duck and Patrick McMorris – McMorris was drafted in the seventh round and no one expects him to make a big impact on the roster, but he made plays when he was in the game and that is all you can ask of a young guy trying to make a football team. As for Duck, the undrafted rookie was all over the field and made plays. He remains a bit of a longshot to make the roster, but his showing vs. Atlanta was a clear indication that he is going to fight for a spot.

Winner: Patrick Paul – It’s hard to look at Paul and find a reason to be remotely critical. Paul played almost the entire game, and he did very well. Using the strength in his legs, Paul was able to push defenders around, and when they were faster than him, his long arms helped keep them at bay. Paul gained a lot of experience in this one and he will get more reps in the final two preseason games while the Dolphins keep Terron Armstead off the field.

Loser: Willie Snead – Snead didn’t impress anyone, and what makes it worse is that announcer Kim Bokamper mentioned that he has struggled with catching passes in practice. That isn’t something you would expect from a veteran wideout. Snead is far from a lock to make the roster and didn’t do himself any favors in his first Miami appearance.

Loser: Mike White – White came in against the deeper Atlanta Falcons roster and did nothing to show he deserved the backup job behind Tua Tagovailoa. Skylar Thompson didn’t have a great game either, but White’s game was worse. The Dolphins may need to look outside of the team to find an answer. Neither QB looked like a player fans will have confidence in should Tagovailoa go down.

The Atlanta Braves announced a couple of moves ahead of Friday’s series opener at Coors Field. The club recalled southpaw Zach Logue to Atlanta and optioned right-hander Parker Dunshee to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Logue was added as a fresh arm for the series in Denver, and although he wasn’t used Friday, his time will surely come, given the Braves’ current pitching situation.

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Jose Perdomo’s early exit headlines yesterday’s minor league recap.

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After it was announced that his spot in the rotation would be skipped, Spencer Schwellenbach will now start on Sunday.

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In the latest Braves Dispatch, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the pitching situation, optimism thus far, pessimism thus far, and more.

MLB News:

The San Francisco Giants acquired right-hander Ryan Watson from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. Watson has not been on a 40-man roster this year, which is why he was eligible for trade after the deadline. The Giants also optioned closer Camilo Doval to Triple-A Sacramento after a blown save.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will make the switch from shortstop to right field upon his return from the injured list. He suffered a fractured hand in June.

The Philadelphia Phillies made several moves, placing Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, optioning Kolby Allard, and designating Darick Hall and Max Castillo for assignment.

The Miami Marlins designated right-hander Kyle Tyler for assignment. To take his spot on the roster, the club selected the contract of Kent Emanuel. The club also claimed right-hander Xzavion Curry off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians.

The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Cam Eden from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. He was assigned to Triple-A.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan was diagnosed with a Grade 2 teres major strain and will miss significant time. It is unclear if he will return this season. The club also announced that Brock Stewart is out for the season, as he will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

NFL preseason football kicks off in a serious way this weekend, but for Falcons and Dolphins fans, the real action is tonight. Though many key players will sit this game out, including Kirk Cousins, today’s game is the first chance for Atlanta and Miami fans (and fantasy football lovers) to see both teams in action and assess their potential for the coming NFL season.

Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins game tonight, even if you don’t have cable or live out of market. 

How and when to watch today’s Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins NFL preseason game

The Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins NFL preseason game will be played on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). The NFL preseason game will stream on NFL+ (nationwide), and will air locally on the following channels:

• Miami, FL: CBS
• Atlanta, GA: Fox
• Augusta, GA: CBS
• Columbus, GA: ABC
• Savannah, GA: CBS
• Albany, GA: ABC
• Birmingham, AL: Fox
• Huntsville, AL: Circle
• Dothan, AL: CBS

You can stream the game locally on Fox and ABC via Sling TV. Those in a CBS media market can stream the game live on Paramount+.

Note: CBS Essentials and Paramount+ are both subsidiaries of Paramount Global.

How and when to watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins game without cable

If you don’t live in a Florida or Georgia media market, the only way to watch today’s Falcons vs. Dolphins game is with NFL+. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)

Watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins game live with NFL+

If you want to catch tonight’s game live, and all the other NFL games happening this preseason, check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to all NFL games happening this preseason — even out-of-market games — on all supported devices. The streaming service also offers access to NFL Network on all supported devices.

To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously.

Top features of NFL+:

• You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market, on any supported device (including TV).
• NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
• It includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.

Livestream the Falcons vs. Dolphins game locally on Sling TV

If you live in a local media market and don’t have a cable TV subscription, one of the most cost-effective ways to watch tonight’s game, and all the major sporting events happening this fall, is through a subscription to Sling TV. We suggest leveling up your coverage to get more NFL games this fall with the Orange + Blue tier.

That Orange + Blue plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer currently offers a half-off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $30. For the least expensive Olympic-watching option, the Blue plan includes the channels NBC, USA and E!, starting at $45 per month ($22.50 for your first month). 

The streamer is also currently offering big savings on four months of the Orange + Blue tier plus the Sports Extra plan when you prepay for the Sling TV Season Pass. The Sports Extra plan includes Golf Channel and Big Ten Network among others. Prepay for four months of the Sling TV Season Pass and spend $219, reduced from $300.

Because Sling TV does not carry CBS, Sling subscribers will want to add Paramount+ to their bundle.

Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:

• Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
• There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
• You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
• All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
• You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (19 in total) via Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.

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