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Falcons RB Carlos Washington rushes for 4th-down TD vs. Dolphins

Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) hands off to running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) hands off to running back Carlos Washington Jr. (28) against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Falcons defense forced a turnover in the first quarter of Friday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins and the offense turned it into points. Running back Carlos Washington rushed for a goal-line score on fourth down to give the Falcons a 10-3 lead.

It hasn't all been good for Atlanta though, with safety DeMarcco Hellams getting carted off with a lower leg injury.  Check out Washington's touchdown, as shared by the NFL's Twitter account below.

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