Falcons Beat Dolphins 17-12 in Preseason Week 3
Atlanta Falcons 17, Miami Dolphins 12 at Hard Rock Stadium. Cooper Rush went 13 of 18 for 106 yards with 1 touchdown.
Quarter Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Falcons | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Dolphins Leaders
Falcons Leaders
Team Stats
| Falcons | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 12 |
| 12 | Passing 1st downs | 7 |
| 3 | Rushing 1st downs | 3 |
| 0 | 1st downs from penalties | 2 |
| 5-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 58 | Total Plays | 54 |
| 279 | Total Yards | 236 |
| 4.8 | Yards per Play | 4.4 |
| 12 | Total Drives | 11 |
| 239 | Passing | 158 |
| 26/33 | Comp/Att | 11/24 |
| 7.0 | Yards per pass | 5.4 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 1-6 | Sacks-Yards Lost | 5-10 |
| 40 | Rushing | 78 |
| 24 | Rushing Attempts | 25 |
| 1.7 | Yards per rush | 3.1 |
| 2-4 | Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-3 |
| 10-78 | Penalties | 7-35 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 0 | Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 |
| 30:25 | Possession | 29:35 |
Scoring Plays
7 scores Preseason Finale: Tagovailoa Starts for Falcons Against His Former Team
Read the full recap →The Atlanta Falcons travel to Miami on Friday, August 28, with Tua Tagovailoa starting against the team that released him this offseason, while Michael Penix Jr. sits. Coach Kevin Stefanski still hasn't named a Week 1 starter between the two, and Tagovailoa is reportedly playing better in camp this week after a rough preseason overall. Miami's own backups have reportedly struggled to impress across the first two preseason games.
Tagovailoa faces his old team
There's a natural storyline to Tagovailoa starting against the Dolphins organization that released him, on what could be his final chance to strengthen his case for Atlanta's job.
Penix waits his turn again
With Penix sitting out, the Falcons' QB competition remains unresolved heading into the regular season, even after his full clearance to practice this week.
Miami's backup quality is a real question
Reports describing shaky backup play across Miami's first two preseason games raise questions about the Dolphins' depth beyond their presumed starters.
Pregame AI Prediction
How the prediction did
Predicted 21-17 (Falcons vs Dolphins), final was 17-12. Atlanta beat Miami 17-12, matching the projected winner in a game that landed close to the projected margin.
Falcons Dolphins Tagovailoa's improved camp form is a real signal
Reports of better practice play this week suggest Atlanta's quarterback situation is trending up heading into this start.
Miami's backup struggles are a real weakness
Shaky depth play across two preseason games suggests the Dolphins' bench talent may not match Atlanta's in this game.
Extra motivation for Tagovailoa adds a modest boost
Facing his former team can sharpen focus, even in a preseason setting.
This is a preseason exhibition finale. Tagovailoa's improved camp form and Miami's backup-quality concerns are the deciding factors in this projection.
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