Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins

NFL

Falcons

2-1

17-12

Final

Dolphins

0-3

Hard Rock Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Field Goal
Interception
Punt
Punt
Fumble

Team	1	2	3	4	T
ATL	7	10	0	0	17
MIA	3	3	3	3	12

Who won: Falcons 17-12

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 17-12 on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium. Cooper Rush led the Falcons in passing yards (13/18, 106 YDS, 1 TD). Mark Gronowski led the Dolphins in passing yards (4/8, 97 YDS).

Recap · Aug 28

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Latest headlines

ESPN · 1d ago

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ESPN · 3d ago

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ESPN · 3d ago

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ESPN · 4d ago

Can Michael Penix Jr. lead the Falcons to an NFC South title?

Injuries and inactives

Falcons1st in NFC South

Za'Darius Smith DE
Concussion
Out
Divine Deablo LB
Hamstring
Questionable
Jake Matthews OT
Groin
Questionable
Samson Ebukam DE
Hamstring
Questionable
Yasir Abdullah LB
Hamstring
Injured Reserve

Dolphins4th in AFC East

Caleb Douglas WR
Ankle
Out
Justin Joly TE
Concussion
Out
Robert Beal Jr. DE
Hamstring
Out
Storm Duck CB
Knee
Out
Jaylen Wright RB
Foot
Questionable

Quarterbacks

Falcons1st in NFC South

Cooper Rush QB

Season passing leader · 106 YDS, 1 TD

Dolphins4th in AFC East

Mark Gronowski QB

Season passing leader · 97 YDS

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Game info

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL · Grass · Attendance 60,836
Officials: Greg Meyer (Back Judge), Mark Pellis (Umpire), Jabir Walker (Field Judge), Dave Hawkshaw (Side Judge), Dale Keller (Down Judge), Stephen Ray (Line Judge), Justin Elliott (Umpire)