Falcons Fly By Dolphins

     The Atlanta Falcons downed the Miami Dolphins 17-12 at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday night. It was the final preseason game for both clubs. 

     The Dolphins will open up the 2026 regular season on September 13 at the Las Vegas Raiders. Former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took several snaps on offense for the Falcons in the opening quarter. He was seven-for-eight in passing attempts for 95 passing yards. 

     Atlanta held a 7-3 advantage at the conclusion of the first quarter. Miami was behind 17-3 with 3:28 left in the second quarter on a touchdown pass. The Fins kicked a field goal near the end of the first half and trailed 17-6.

     The Dolphins picked up a field goal midway in the third. The Fins added another field goal late in the fourth and they were down 17-12..