Live updates recap: Titans hold on to beat Falcons, 23-20, in preseason

The Falcons’ preseason opener last week ended early because of an injury to Detroit Lions defender Morice Norris.

Things resumed toward normal this week, with joint practices against the Tennessee Titans and preparation for Friday’s second preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This game could be a better glimpse into what the Falcons will look like heading into the regular-season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 7.

Here’s some reading to get you caught up.

• Sign up for the Dirty Birds Dispatch newsletter
• 5 things to watch when the Falcons face the Titans
• Where to watch, listen, livestream
• Bijan Robinson’s next step to greatness is both boring and telling
• Falcons depth chart

Here’s a look at how we covered Friday’s action: