Falcons defeat Dolphins in final preseason game in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons secured a 17-12 victory over the Miami Dolphins in their final preseason matchup on August 28, 2026. The game featured Atlanta's starters performing effectively against Miami's backups, highlighted by scoring drives led by Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush. Despite the low-scoring, the performance allowed the Falcons to evaluate their roster ahead of final cuts. The team will make decisions on player positions as they prepare for the upcoming regular season.
- •Atlanta scores 17 points, led by Tagovailoa and Rush.
- •Miami's team fielded many backups, impacting performance.
- •Roster decisions will follow as preseason concludes.
- •The game featured limited offense but strong defensive stretches.
- •Next, the Falcons prepare for the regular season matchups.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons – Dolphins recap: To the regular season we go
"Atlanta wins, but more importantly, they emerge from preseason with good health and everything they need to mold the roster.
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