Washington at Atlanta

Washington is off a surprise division championship with little to prove this preseason, especially in Week 1 on the road. And let's face it: they really weren't that good in 2015, winning the division mainly because everyone else was broken down or bad. All that showed in their only playoff game, getting roasted at home by Green Bay. The Redskins enter this game with a weak QB rotation with no need to use starter Kirk Cousins much, and are stuck with Colt McCoy and rookie Nate Sudfeld as backups. Atlanta is home with plenty to prove after a hot start last year and an ice-cold finish. The QB rotation is deep/experienced with Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub and Sean Renfree. The offense finished seventh in the NFL in yards and adds WR Mohamed Sanu (Bengals) to help take the heat off WR Julio Jones (1,871 yards), a good pickup. The defense improved a lot under the new coaching staff. CB Jalen Collins has had himself a strong training camp and with CB Desmond Trufant sidelined, C.J. Goodwin has played plenty of reps at cornerback with the first-team defense. The wide receiver-turned-defensive back, who stands at 6-foot-3, has earned praise from Atlanta's coaching staff. The Falcons won both home preseason games last season, averaging 25.5 points per game and look improved. Take Atlanta.