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Redskins vs. Falcons: Preview, matchups to watch, score prediction for NFL Preseason Week 3

By Jacob Camenker

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins drops back for a pass during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins drops back for a pass during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins drops back for a pass during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins drops back for a pass during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins will get their chance to go against one of the more underrated teams in the NFC in their NFL preseason Week 3 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

On Thursday evening, the Washington Redskins will have their final dress rehearsal before the NFL regular season begins. Yes, there is still one preseason game remaining after their bout with the Atlanta Falcons, but that game will be more about deciding final roster battles and players that belong on the practice squad.

This week, the game will be all about seeing how the starters look head-to-head against Atlanta.

The Falcons should provide a solid test for the Redskins. Though they won’t play all of their starters — Julio Jones will certainly be out and others may be limited as well — the Falcons have one of the league’s more dynamic offenses. So, their weaponry will provide a test for what appears to be an up-and-coming Redskins defense.

Additionally, we’ll continue to get a chance to look at the Redskins’ offense as they try to sort out exactly who their first-string options are at every position. Odds are that if Case Keenum starts the game and continues to play steady, he will solidify his standing as the team’s top quarterback. And that’s what many expect will happen.

Here’s a look at a full preview for the Redskins vs. Falcons game on Thursday night including matchups to watch and a score prediction for the contest.

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