On Thursday evening, football fans received their long-awaited fix as the NFL officially returned for the 2019 season with the first preseason game of the year. Tonight’s matchup between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons kicked off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The NFL’s opening preseason game is held annually in Canton, OH as part of the league’s Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend of events. Aside from today’s game, the highlight of the weekend is Saturday’s Enshrinement Ceremony, as the Class of 2019 — which includes former stars such as cornerback Champ Bailey, tight end Tony Gonzalez and safety Ed Reed — will be officially enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.