Falcons Preseason Victory
Tua Tagovailoa leads a touchdown drive and fumbles in Falcons preseason win over Dolphins
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Tua Tagovailoa returned to face his former team as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 17-12 in a preseason game. The 28-year-old quarterback led a touchdown drive in the first quarter but also lost a fumble during his limited appearance, finishing 7 of 8 for 95 yards across three series WRAL.
Tagovailoa was booed as he took the field against Miami, the team that drafted him in 2020. He was replaced by Cooper Rush, who went 13 of 18 for 106 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins have not scored a preseason touchdown since their opening drive against Washington on August 14 Yahoo Sports.
Tagovailoa's Mixed Return to Miami
Tagovailoa's homecoming was complicated. The quarterback led Atlanta down the field and punched in a touchdown drive early in the game. But in that same first quarter, he fumbled the ball, giving Miami a chance to capitalize Newsday.
His stat line looked strong: 7 completions on 8 attempts for 95 yards. Yet the fumble overshadowed his efficient passing. After three series, Falcons coaches benched him in favor of Cooper Rush Beaumont Enterprise.
Cooper Rush Steps in and Leads Offense
With Tagovailoa out, backup quarterback Cooper Rush took over for Atlanta. Rush was more active, completing 13 of 18 passes for 106 yards. He also threw a touchdown pass, showing the Falcons have depth at the position Winnipeg Free Press.
The Falcons' offense responded well to Rush's leadership. His touchdown pass was a sign that Atlanta's preseason preparations are on track heading into the regular season Greenwich Time.
Miami Struggles to Find Rhythm Offensively
The Dolphins came into this game with a troubling offensive statistic. They had not scored a preseason touchdown since their opening drive against Washington on August 14 WKYC. That four-game drought meant the team's pass catchers and running backs were not getting in sync.
Miami's 17-12 loss to Atlanta did nothing to end that streak. The Dolphins' offense again failed to reach the end zone in a preseason contest, raising questions about whether the team needs to get its playmakers more involved before the regular season starts WD Times.
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