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The NFL announced today 2012 preseason schedule and the Atlanta Falcons will open at home against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. The Falcons will play a nationally televised game in Week 2 of the preseason when they take on the Bengals also at the Georgia Dome.
The Falcons hit the road during the final two weeks of the preseason traveling to Miami and to Jacksonville before opening their regular season schedule.
The NFL will begin its exhibition season with the annual Hall of Fame game from Canton Ohio. This season's matchup will feature the Arizona Cardinals and the New Orleans Saints.
Here is a full look at the 2012 Preseason Schedule for the Atlanta Falcons:
Week 1 August 9-13
TBA Baltimore at Atlanta
Week 2
Aug 16 Cincinnati at Atlanta 8 p.m. (FOX)
Week 3 August 23-26
TBA Atlanta at Miami
Week 4 August 29-30
TBA Atlanta at Jacksonville
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