The Falcons travel to face the Jaguars -- Head Coach Mike Smith's former team -- for the first time in the preseason since 2006. FLY DELTA
A newly-renovated Georgia Dome is opened for 2008 by a visit from the defending AFC South Champion Colts.
Vince Young visits the Georgia Dome for the first time as the Falcons host a second-straight AFC opponent in the preseason.
The Falcons-Ravens 'Battle of the Birds' commences for the fourth time in the last five preseasons. FLY DELTA
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.
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
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.
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
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 game in Green Bay since Brett Favre's retirement. FLY DELTA
The Monsters of the Midway visit Atlanta for the first time since 2002 with their trademark tough defense. Three of the last four meetings between these two teams have been at the Georgia Dome, with the Falcons winning one in 1998.
The Birds return to the site of the 2004 NFC Championship game to face a familiar foe -- Donovan McNabb and the Eagles. FLY DELTA
The Silver and Black host the Falcons for the first time since 2000 with several former Falcons on the roster, including cornerback DeAngelo Hall. FLY DELTA
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.
The Broncos, winners of six of the last seven games against the Falcons, 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.
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.
Atlanta travels to the West Coast for the first time since the 2005 saeason to face the AFC West champion San Diego Chargers. The Birds haven't played in San Diego since 1997. FLY DELTA
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
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 move the ball against the reigning NFC South champs.
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
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.