It’s nearly time. The Falcons finish off preseason against the Steelers tonight, and then the milestones are familiar and will arrive swiftly: Roster cuts, practice squad assembly, and then Week 1 of the NFL season.
Given that several roster spots seem to still be undetermined and the team could always use a little more live game action before kicking off the most hotly-anticipated season since 2017, even a typically boring preseason finale will have a little spice to it. Let’s talk about what to anticipate tonight.
What are the stakes?
There are three stakes to drive into the ground here, so to speak, and those stakes have stakes.