Game recap: Miami Dolphins beat Atlanta Falcons in NFL preseason 2024 opener
The Miami Dolphins will play football tonight for the first time in more than 200 days.
The Dolphins host the Atlanta Falcons on Friday at 7 p.m. in Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for the first preseason game of 2024.
Fans can see the Dolphins for as little as $2, according to online ticket services. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is not expected to play while speedsters Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane will only play limited series if they make the field.
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Rookies Chop Robinson, Jaylen Wright and Malik Washington are expected to debut while positional battles, such as Mike White and Skylar Thompson vying for backup quarterback, are likely the greatest drama.
The Dolphins finished 11-7 last season, narrowly missing out on an AFC East title before bowing out of the NFL playoffs 209 days ago against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card round.
Tagovailoa inked a landmark four-year, $212.4 million contract extension in late July to secure his future as the Dolphins starting quarterback.
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Miami Dolphins beat Atlanta Falcons in preseason game
It's a final in Miami Gardens.
The Miami Dolphins have defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 on Friday night in the first preseason game of the 2024 campaign.
Both teams could only manage a field goal during the third quarter and were shut out in the fourth quarter. Miami forced a turnover on downs inside its own red zone late in the fourth quarter.
Skylar Thompson outperforms Mike White
Thompson completed 8 of 19 passes for 95 yards with a touchdown and interception in his preseason 2024 debut.
Davis struggled in completing 4 of 14 passes for 25 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Jaylen Wright leads in rushing
The former Tennessee running back was the top rusher for the Dolphins in their first preseason game of 2024.
Wright rushed 10 times for 55 yards and a touchdown to lift Miami to victory.
Dolphins lead at halftime in preseason game
The Dolphins took a 17-10 advantage into halftime on Friday night after a 6-yard touchdown run by Jaylen Wright in the second quarter.
The touchdown run enthralled the Dolphins crowd and is a good omen for the rookie.
Jaylen Wright scores Dolphins touchdown
Dolphins rookie Jaylen Wright helped Miami capitalize on a fumble recovery by scoring a short touchdown run late in the second quarter.
Miami leads Atlanta 17-10 at Hard Rock Stadium
Dolphins tied with Falcons second quarter
The Dolphins have a 10-10 lead in the second quarter thanks to a Skylar Thompson touchdown pass to Jeff Wilson.
Jaylen Wright has played in the first half for the Dolphins in his professional preseason debut.
Who's playing for the Dolphins tonight?
Jeff Wilson, Duke Riley and Nik Needham are among the returning Dolphins on the field tonight who are potentially vying for a place on the 2024 Dolphins roster.
22 of 22 projected Dolphins starters are sitting out tonight's preseason game.
Dolphins injury: Kion Smith evaluated
Offensive lineman Kion Smith was looked at by trainers during the Dolphins' first offensive drive Friday.
Kicker Jason Sanders hit a 58-yard field goal to cap the first drive. Dolphins lead the Falcons 3-0 in the first quarter.
Skylar Thompson starts first Dolphins offensive drive
Third-year quarterback Skylar Thompson has earned the first drive of the night in lieu of veteran quarterback Mike White.
The Dolphins earned a defensive stop on the game's first possession after an incomplete pass.
Siran Neal makes tackle under new kickoff rule after Dolphins defer
The new era of NFL kickoffs is here after the Dolphins deferred and defended the opening kickoff on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons.
Siran Neal, a former Buffalo Bill, made the tackle.
Miami Dolphins preseason schedule
Friday, August 9: vs. Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 17: vs. Washington Commanders, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 23: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.
Dolphins vs Falcons: Who is unlikely to play tonight?
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel strongly suggested before the game that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would not play in this game. Tua did not play in Game 1 in the first two seasons of the McDaniel era.
The NFL does not require teams to list official inactives or even players not likely to play for preseason games. Joe Schad is on alert for clues during pregame activities.
What time is the Dolphins-Falcons game tonight?
When: 7 p.m. Friday, August 9
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
TV: WFOR (CBS Channel 4) in Miami, WHDT (Channel 9) in West Palm Beach, WINK (CBS Channel 11) in Fort Myers, WFTV (ABC Channel 9) in Orlando, KHON (Fox Channel 2) in Honolulu, NFL Network (in Houston and Pittsburgh markets only)
Streaming: NFL+ (out-of-market only), Fubo (7-day free trial), YouTube TV (2-week free trial), Hulu + Live TV (7-day free trial)
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