Key Players to Watch: Falcons at Dolphins
The Falcons' third preseason game features intriguing matchups all over the field. Here are 16 players to watch.
Agaisnt the Jets, Ryan finished with a perfect 158.3 qb rating while going 4 of 5 for 75 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown toss.
Fresh off a lucrative contract extension, the Miami quarterback is entering his prime and will be a good test for Atlanta's defense.
The Falcons' starting right guard will have his hands full blocking Ndamukong Suh.
'The four-time Pro Bowler could be this generation's best defensive tackle. Slowing him down will be crucial.
The speedster has impressed thus far and with Roddy White out with an elbow injury, he should see a significant amount of playing time in tonight's game.
Wake has averaged 11.67 sacks in the last three seasons. Atlanta's OTs will have their hands full with the Penn State alumnus.
The rookie out of Indiana will play in his first preseason game as he has been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Miami's top running back averaged 5.1 yards per carry last year and finished with 1,099 total rushing yards.
Maponga leads Falcons in sacks for so far in the 2015 preseason.
The Dolphins center is coming off a Pro Bowl appearance, which earned him a five-year deal worth $52.15 million.
Hawley will have the assignment of identifying protections agaisnt a formidable Miami defensive front.
The four-year pro had a strong training camp and could surprise a lot of people at wide receiver.
Soliai returns to a familiar stadium where he started his NFL career and played with the Dolphins until 2013, prior to signing with the Falcons.
The former Falcon is a supremely talented cornerback and can make life difficult or Atlanta's receivers.
As the competition for starting left guard continues, a strong performance on Saturday can help him Stone take the lead.
The middle linebacker led Miami in tackles last year with 110 (83 solo). He also tallied 3.5 sacks.
