Final
Dolphins 12, Falcons 17
Dolphins game day
Dolphins vs.
Falcons
Dolphins 12, Falcons 17
Morning after
Home matchupMIAVSATL
MIAVSATL7:00 PM ET
Hard Rock Stadium
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WhenFri, Aug 28 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereHard Rock Stadium
OpponentAtlanta Falcons
Atlanta FalconsContextNFL
The game in 60 seconds
Dolphins 12, Falcons 17 Riley Patterson 37 Yd Field Goal Next up: at Las Vegas Raiders on September 13.
Three takeaways
Last scoring play
4 · 3:52 · Riley Patterson 37 Yd Field Goal
Passing Yards
Mark Gronowski · 4/8, 97 YDS
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Line
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| MIA | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Scoring
- Brian Robinson Jr. 3 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)7–0
- Riley Patterson 46 Yd Field Goal7–3
- Jack Velling 3 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Nick Folk Kick)14–3
- Riley Patterson 45 Yd Field Goal14–6
- Nick Folk 34 Yd Field Goal17–6
- Riley Patterson 26 Yd Field Goal17–9
- Riley Patterson 37 Yd Field Goal17–12
Team stats
| ATL | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 3-14 |
| Total Plays | 58 | 54 |
| Total Yards | 279 | 236 |
| Passing | 239 | 158 |
| Rushing | 40 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:25 | 29:35 |
Leaders
- MIA · Passing YardsMark Gronowski · 4/8, 97 YDS
- MIA · Rushing YardsCarlos Washington Jr. · 13 CAR, 34 YDS
- MIA · Receiving YardsTerrace Marshall Jr. · 2 REC, 49 YDS
- MIA · SacksMatthew Butler · 0.5
- MIA · TacklesTyrel Dodson · 6
- ATL · Passing YardsCooper Rush · 13/18, 106 YDS, 1 TD
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