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Tua Tagovailoa loses fumble in Falcons' preseason win over Dolphins

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa loses fumble in Falcons' preseason win over Dolphins

Summary

Tua Tagovailoa played the first quarter for the Atlanta Falcons in their 17-12 preseason victory over the Miami Dolphins on August 28 at Miami Gardens. Tagovailoa led a 60-yard drive resulting in a touchdown but lost a fumble on his second drive. His performance, completing 7 of 8 passes for 95 yards over three series, included another fumble that the Dolphins recovered. Cooper Rush later took over, throwing a touchdown pass. The Dolphins' Riley Patterson kicked four field goals, and Miami failed to score a touchdown after the opening drive against Washington. The Falcons improved to 2-1, while the Dolphins fell to 0-3. Both teams prepare for their regular-season openers on September 13.

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By the Numbers

•Tagovailoa leads touchdown drive, fumbles in preseason debut for Atlanta.
•Falcons score first touchdown on a 3-yard run by Brian Robinson Jr.
•Cooper Rush replaces Tagovailoa, throwing for a touchdown.
•Riley Patterson kicks four field goals for Miami.
•Both teams play their season openers on September 13.

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2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa leads TD drive and loses fumble in Falcons' 17-12 preseason win over Dolphins

What they're saying

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Tua Tagovailoa led a touchdown drive but lost a fumble while playing the first quarter for Atlanta against his former team, and the Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 17-12 on Friday night. The 28-year-old spent his first six seasons with Miami before the Dolphins released him in March. On his first series, Tagovailoa led a 60-yard drive, capped by Brian Robinson Jr.'s 3-yard touchdown run for a 7-0 lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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